Tuesday 26 May 2009

CHRISOHOOU WINERY...the oldest producer in the region presents a brand new Rapsani v.q.p.r.d


CHRISOHOOU VINEYARDS
V.Q.P.R.D. RAPSANI MOUNT OLYMPUS
since 1880



On the enchanting hillsides of the notorious Mount Olympus, in the heart of the appellation region of RAPSANI, the CHRISOHOOU WINERY and its privately owned vineyards in more than 30 stremmas are located. The CHRISOHOOU Family cultivates & produces local wines since 1880 and today, the 4th generation – Giorgos & Telemachos – is continuing the family tradition.
The unique microclimate, the rich terroir & the high altitude of the region, as well as the carefully selected indigenous grape varieties & controlled yield (maximum 600-800 kg/stremma), combined with the “cutting- edge” wine making techniques, are the key factors for the production of this authentic superb RAPSANI, ideally expressing the philosophy & vision of the CHRISOHOOU family tradition.
Today, we are pleased to introduce the winery’s pride, a robust & powerful dry red original & authentic RAPSANI made of Stavroto, Krasato & Xinomavro carefully selected grapes, matured in French oak barrels for 12 months, at an extremely limited number of bottles.
ORIGINAL RAPSANI CHRISOHOOU - VINTAGE 2007

TYPE:Dry red wine Appellation RAPSANI of Superior Quality
VARIETAL COMPOSITION: Stavroto 40% - Krasato 30% - Xinomavro 30%
VINEYARDS: 30 stremmas of privately owned mountain vineyards at the slopes of Mount OLYMPUSinRAPSANI,at an altitudeof650meters. The soil is clay & argil and the climate is continental.
VINIFICATION:For Stavroto & Krasato classic red vinification at controlled temperature of 20-24C. Cold maceration & malolactic fermentation in barrels for the Xinomavro. Ageing for 12 months in French Oak barrels 500lit and at least 6 months in the bottles.
ALCOHOLIC DEGREE: 12, 3 %
SUGAR LEVEL: 2, 90 gr/lit
TOTAL ACIDITY: 4, 60 gr/lit
FREE SO2: 11, 2 gr/lit
PH: 3, 5
TASTING NOTES:Intense & bright red colour with brownish hints and complex aromas of red dry fruits & discreet presence of wood. Rich & velvety in mouth has a refreshingly high acidity and a long aromatic aftertaste.
FOOD PAIRING:Red meat, either glilled or cooked in rich sauces & hard yellow cheeses.
For more info, prices & distribution networks please contact us at : dseitanidis@gmail.com

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