Zoiforos Rose Wine

Appellation: Protected Geographical Indication Thessaloniki (PGI)

Type: Rose dry wine

Variety: 80% Syrah – 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage: 2024

Technical info: Alcohol 13%vol., total acidity 5,5gr/L, residual sugars 3gr/L, pH 3,6

Location: Nea Mesimvria, next to the city of Thessaloniki in North Greece

Altitude: 200 meters

Soil: Sandy loam

Age of vines: 10-12 years

Training system: Royat double cordon

Winemaking info: Handpicking of the grapes at the first days of September. The maceration is cold at 14-16°C, for about 2-4 hours, in order to extract the ideal colour of the red grapes. The duration of alcoholic fermentation is about 15 days into the stainless steel tanks.

Maturation: At least 3 months into the stainless steel tanks in contact with the wine lees.

Tasting notes: Bright colour of roses. It has aromas of red fruits. The taste is rich, with balanced acidity. The aftertaste is fruity and long.

Food pairing: Pastas with tomato sauces and sea food, white meats and deserts.

Temperature: 10-12°C