Papaioannou Terroir (6 bottle minimum)

This wine comes from vines that are more than 25 years old and was aged for 18 months in French oak. Juicy with a velvety temperament, this complex, classically framed Agiorgitiko offers impressive red fruit, savoury herbs, vanilla and spice tones. It will delight well into the 2030s.[Challenge International du Vin did not include a tasting note.] Score - Gold. (Challenge International du Vin, 2019)

Type: Red dry, V.Q.P.R.D. Nemea.

Production: 4,500 bottles

Producer: A. & G. Papaioannou - GR 20500 Ancient Nemea / Corinthia

Area of production: Achladia vineyard from selected old vines

Grape varieties: Agiorgitiko 100%

Vinification - Bottling: At the family winery in Ancient Nemea

Characteristics: It is characterized by complex flavor of red fruits, spice, nutmeg, chocolate and vanilla. Its taste is full and balanced

Gastronomic aspects: Perfect with red meat, game with spicy sauces.

Serving temperature: 18 ° C

Type of vinification - maturing: It is aged 2 years in new oak barrel and continues to mature in the bottle for another year. It can be aged a decade or more.

Awards:

1.Great gold medal, Bruxelles 2008

2. Gold Medal, Challenge du Vin 2019

3. Gold Medal, Berlin 2019