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Liatiko Queen 2022

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Red Dry Wine

This Liatiko wine, one of the queens of Cretan grape varieties, with its aromas of dark cherry and wild berries, is produced from vineyards at 650m altitude. Intense, balanced with fine tannins and an expressive juicy finish, it pairs with pizza and pasta or fish in red sauces.

This Liatiko wine, one of the queens of Cretan grape varieties, with its aromas of dark cherry and wild berries, is produced from vineyards at 650m altitude. Intense, balanced with fine tannins and an expressive juicy finish, it pairs with pizza and pasta or fish in red sauces.

Vineyard

Liatiko Queen, Rethymnon 2022

Altitude Soil Aspect
850 (m) Loam N

Vineyard

Liatiko Queen, Sitia 2022

Altitude Soil Aspect
580 (m) Loam N

Winemaking

Alcohol Acidity pH Res. Sugar Varieties
13.5% 6g/lt 3.55 2.91g/lt Liatiko 100%

The non-irrigated, well acclimated Liatiko vines in Sitia and Rethymno provide high-quality low yields. The grapes were harvested during the whole harvest period, from 17/8 until 16/9. 86% of the grapes were macerated gently for 6 to 8 days at 20-22°C. 14% of the grapes were whole bunch fermented for 9 days at 25-29°C. 44% was fermented by indigenous yeasts. The wine remained in inox tanks where it completed the malolactic fermentation and had a natural stabilization (no fining, no cold treatment).

Diary

  • 2022-08-17

    Hand Harvest

     

  • 2022-08-20

    Fermentation Start

     

  • 2022-09-27

    Fermentation End

     

  • 2022-09-27

    Ageing Maturing Start

     

  • 2022-12-14

    Ageing Maturing End

     

  • 2022-12-12

    Filtering

     

  • 2022-12-14

    Bottling

     

Tasting Note & Food Pairing

Light ruby red colour. Impressive aromas of wild berries and red fruit, with hints of herbal and butterscotch flavours. Balanced and juicy on the palate with fine tannins and an expressive fruity aftertaste.

Pair with Mediterranean dishes like moussaka, pizza, pasta with red sauces as well as oven-baked tuna with tomato. Serve at 15°C.

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Light ruby red colour. Impressive aromas of wild berries and red fruit, with hints of herbal and butterscotch flavours. Balanced and juicy on the palate with fine tannins and an expressive fruity aftertaste.

Pair with Mediterranean dishes like moussaka, pizza, pasta with red sauces as well as oven-baked tuna with tomato. Serve at 15°C.

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