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WINE ART ESTATE at IWSC 2008

We are delighted to inform you that Wine Art Estate has been awarded at the recent 2008 INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION in UK.

This distinction becomes even more important, not only because of the significance of the IWS Competition but also due to the fact that all our wines (both TECHNI ALIPIAS & IDISMA DRIOS selections) have been highly appreciated by the tasting panels.

BREAKING NEWS ON DOUGOS WINERY

We have just been informed that DOUGOS WINERY has been awarded at the recent 2008 INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION in UK and we would gladly share the good news with you.

These Medals at such as prestigious competition is one more proof of the estate's constant efforts in producing wines of high quality & style as well as in promoting the Greek wine industry to the international markets.

2008 International Wine & Spirits Competition U.K.

METH' IMON SYRAH - SILVER (BEST IN CLASS)
METH' IMON 7 - BRONZE
DOUGOS ESTATE /RODITIS-ASSYRTICO - BRONZE

SUMMER WINE

WINE ART ESTATE - TECHNI ALIPIAS ROSE 2007

Producer: Wine Art Estate
Type - Classification: Dry Rose Regional wine of Drama
Varietal composition: Cabernet Sauvignon – Nebbiolo – Syrah – Merlot - Sangiovese
Region: Mikrochori, Drama
Origin of grapes:Privately owned vineyards at Mikrochori (Drama, Macedonia, Greece)
Soil: Sand & Clay
Microclimate: Continental with intense temperature changes between day and night, southern winds during summer.
Vineyards altitude: approx. 200 meters
Vintage: 2007
Harvest : Early - September 2007
Region of bottling: Wine Art Estate at Mikrochori , Drama
Vinification methods: Classical Rose vinification (each variety is separately vinified)
Alcohol: 13.8% vol
Acidity: 5.7 gr/lt
Sugar level: 3.5 gr/lt
Characteristics: TECHNI ALIPIAS ROSE is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Syrah. It has a particularly appealing rosé colour, with a rich fragrance of ripe strawberry, blackberry and violet. It is soft, rich and warm with a long lasting finish.
The wine is best enjoyed with pasta, white meat and cooked vegetable dishes, such as mushrooms cooked in wine, aubergine rolls, stuffed tomatoes, as well as cold dishes of meat and cheeses.
Serving Temperature: 10°C