Domaine Gioulis - Sofos "The Wise One" Red

  

Price: $15.60

Qty:   Add to Cart

Producer	Domaine Gioulis
Country	Greece
Region	Peloponnesos Korinthos
Subregion	Klimenti
Varietal	Agiorgitiko,  Cabernet Sauvignon
Sku	11032
Size	750ml

Analytical Data:
Alcohol 13 % by Vol. · Res. Sugar 1.8 gr/lt · Acidity: 6.38 gr/lt
Serve at:
59-63ºF

Vineyard:

The Agiorgitiko vineyard is located in Klimenti village which is neighboring with Nemea P.D.O., the largest red appellation of Greece, home of the Agiorgitiko grape. The vineyard has a south-west orientation and the altitude of 800 metres.
The Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard is located on the slopes opposite of the village of Klimenti. It has a northeast orientation and an altitude of 850 metres.

Vinification:

Traditional red wine vinification; separately for each variety. Then the alcoholic fermentation takes place and the Cabernet Sauvignon ages for 6 months in French oak casks. The blending of the varieties takes place after the fermentation.

Terroir: Calcareous clay soil.

Training system: Normal classical two sided royat (2,40x1), allowing optimal sun and air permeation

Tasting Notes: The color is ruby with violet tinges. The nose has aromas of cherry, red forest fruits and discreet spicy notes. The palate has a well balanced acidity and a medium plus body; fragrant of fresh blackcurrant - blackberry fruit, red pepper and hints of black chocolate. It has a medium-length finish with firm tannins. Enjoy it now or after 4 to 6 years of ageing.

Black violet color. Aromas and flavors of baked apple pie, candied walnut, spiced plums, and black tea with a slightly chewy, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a medium-length mulberry finish with firm tannins and a suggestion of oak. A food-friendly Greek wine with grippy tannins.

Tastings.com

"The red SOFOS has a deep ruby colour with aromas of plum, sour cherry and hints of truffle and oak. In the palate we found medium plus acidity, soft tannins and a great complexity of flavours such as dried plum, raisin and notes of wet leaves and tobacco. It is a quality red wine which is ready to drink but also with a good potential of ageing. It combines the spicy and fruity aromas of the indigenous Agiorgitiko with the structure and the complexity of the famous Cabernet Sauvignon."

Konstantinos Lazarakis
Enjoy with:

Blue and Camembert cheeses, roasted beef, duck or a spicy pasta dishes.

Certification:

DIO - Certification & Inspection Organisation of Organic Products