Zambartas Maratheftiko Red (3 Bottle Minimum)

Grape Origin: Pachna, Omodos, Malia, Krasochoria Lemesou

Classification: P.G.I. Limassol

Soil: Chalky soils at an altitude of 750m above sea level, bush and trellis vines on the Southern slopes of Troodos mountains.

Grape variety: 100% Maratheftiko

Vinification: After a careful process of grape selection by hand on a sorting table, the grapes are gently crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation takes place between 17- 20°C. MLF is completed on skins resulting in 3 weeks post fermentation maceration. The wine ages for 10-14 months in 1-3 year old large oak barrels.

Tasting notes: The scent of violets which is so characteristic of the Maratheftiko grape is immediately apparent on the nose. The bouquet is complimented by aromas of black cherries and enriched by an elegant layer of sweet spice from the barrel aging. The wine has rich and round flavours of red fruit and soft tannin.

General characteristics: Intense colour, Aromatic, full bodied, aging potential of 5-10 years.