Kechris Genesis Red

Combining the vigour of the Macedonian Xinomavro with the richness of the cosmopolitan Merlot, Genesis is a thoroughly modern wine offering an integral flavour experience you will want to savour every day. A brilliant ruby-red wine with purple glints. Aromas of fresh strawberry and cherry, hints of tomato and olive against a background of vanilla, coffee and spice. A well-structured wine with soft tannins, supple flavours and a tapering finish.

FOOD PAIRING
Grilled vegetables, red meats prepared in the oven or on the grill, pasta and meats in red sauce, pizza, burgers and yellow cheeses.

VARIETIES
50% Merlot, 50% Xinomavro

REGION
Goumenissa

AGEING
5-7 years

HARVEST DATE
Early September - Early October

ALCOHOL
13%

TOTAL ACIDITY
5.1 g/L

RESIDUAL SUGAR
3 g/L

HARVEST
The Merlot was harvested prematurely compared to 2015, thanks to the dry weather conditions in July and August, which contributed to the rapid ripening of the grapes. Xinomavro is derived from carefully selected and specially managed vineyards, where a unique cultivation and plant protection model is applied.

VINIFICATION
The two varieties are harvested and vinified separately. Alcoholic fermentation is followed by 6 weeks of maceration and 8 months of ageing in oak barrels.