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

Monday 18 May 2009

The Best NEMEA V.Q.P.R.D. in Greece is now the most classy as well..




The "champion" of the most famous Appellation zone of Greece - NEMEA - the land of AGIORGITIKO grape variety, "dressed up" recently and has a brand new label, avaivalble at your disposal.


For more info on NEMEA LAFAZANIS please contact us at : dseitanidis@gmail.com


NEW LABELS FOR THE "SELECTION LAFAZANIS" DUO


The well known & successful SELECTION LAFAZANIS (SILLOGI) duo has now brand new labels and they at both available at your disposal at very competitive prices.


Enjoy them !!


Friday 15 May 2009

DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2009





Greek Wines Worldwide shined once again at the recent DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2009 with the following top Greek Wine Producers.



ARGYROS ESTATE - ASSYRTICO 2008 - REGIONAL TROPHY

ARGYROS ESTATE - SANTORINI VQPRD 2008 -SILVER MEDAL

CHRISOHOOU ESTATE - VQPRD NAOUSSA 2005 -SILVER MEDAL

DOMAINE CLAUDIA PAPAYIANNI WHITE 2008 -COMMENDED

DOMAINE CLAUDIA PAPAYIANNI ROSE 2008 -BRONZE MEDAL

CLAUDIA PAPAYIANNI-MERLOT/NIKOLAS 200 -COMMENDED

WINE ART ESTATE -TECHNI ALIPIAS WHITE 2008-SILVER MEDAL

WINE ART ESTATE -TECHNI ALIPIAS RED 2007 -COMMENDED

WINE ART ESTATE TECHNI ALIPIAS ROSE 2008 -BRONZE MEDAL

WINE ART ESTATE -IDISMA DRIOS MERLOT 2006-COMMENDED


...and the best is yet to come!!


for more info on the above champions, please feel free to contact us at : dseitanidis@gmail.com

GREEK WINES WORLDWIDE at INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION 2009













We are proud to inform you that tw0 of our co-operating producers ( ESTATE CHRISOHOOU & WINE ART ESTATE) have been awarded the following medals.






Estate Chrisohoou VQPRD Naousa 2005
Award: SILVER MEDAL - BEST IN CLASS
Entry Category:
Single Estate Vintage Wines (red, white, rosé)
Judges Tasting Notes:
This bright ruby wine is reaching its peak with a mature, expressive nose and very attractive raspberry fruitiness. Dry and savoury flavours on the palate, light bodied, delicate and refined with a suggestion of dried fruit on the long and gentle finish.




Estate Chrisohoou -Aspro Apo Mavro Xinomavro Blanc de Noir 2008
Award: BRONZE MEDAL
Tasting Category:
Xynomavro - Blanc de Noir - TO Imathia - 2008



WINE ART ESTATE - Techni Alipias Red 2006
Award: SIVER MEDAL - BEST IN CLASS
Tasting Category:
Blended Red - Cabernet Sauvignon Dominated - TO Drama - 2006
Entry Category:
Single Estate Vintage Wines (red, white, rosé)
Judges Tasting Notes:
Mature, interesting nose well evolved and showing pungent new oak, zesty and plummy aromas. The structure is rather lean and elegant, with good extract, fruit and tannin. Its colour is dark purplish ruby and has delicious, mouthwatering acidity on finish. Very stilish.





WINE ART ESTATE - Techni Alipias Rose 2008
Award: SILVER MEDAL - BEST IN CLASS
Tasting Category:
Blended Rosé - Syrah Dominated - TO Drama - 2008
Entry Category:
Single Estate Vintage Wines (red, white, rosé)
Judges Tasting Notes:
Vibrant deep pink colour with a purple tinge; a riot of candyfloss, wild strawberries and marshmallow delight the nose. In the mouth it is lively fresh and sweet, round and crisp, with mellow and quite full flavours yet lightly textured. The perfect pink, delicious and uncomplicated.





WINE ART ESTATE - Idisma Drios Assyrtiko 2007
Award: SILVER MEDAL - BEST IN CLASS
Tasting Category:
Assyrtico - TO of Macedonia - 2008-2007
Entry Category:
Single Estate Vintage Wines (red, white, rosé)
Judges Tasting Notes:
The colour is pale gold; the nose is ripe and well developed with a full aromatic profile and lively citrusy character. The palate offers rich flavours, with an almost chewy texture and beautifully balanced by acidity throughout. Brilliant, sensuous wine with a complex, long finish.




WINE ART ESTATE - Techni Alipias White 2008
Award: BRONZE MEDAL
Tasting Category:
Sauvignon Blanc/Assyrtiko - TO of Macedonia - 2008
Entry Category:
Single Estate Vintage Wines (red, white, rosé)

Friday 8 May 2009

THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL WINE FAIR



Only 3 days left for the Grand Opening of the LONDON WINE FAIR and GREEK WINES WORLDWIDE will be soon landing to London EXCEL!
  • ESTATE ARGYROS - SANTORINI


  • DOMAINE CLAUDIA PAPAYIANNI-CHALKIDIKI


  • ESTATE CHRISOHOOU-NAOUSA


  • LAFAZANIS WINERY-NEMEA

will be presenting their wines and invite you to visit their stands at the GREEK PAVILLION.


Be there!!!



Wednesday 6 May 2009

WINE ART ESTATE at CONCOURS MONDIAL DE BRUXELLES 2009


We are proud to inform you that WINE ART ESTATE wines, top scored at the recent CONCOURS MONDIAL DE BRUXELLES 2009, proving once more their outstanding quality & style!!




IDISMA DRIOS ASSYRTICO 2007

GOLD MEDAL


TECHNI ALIPIAS SAUVIGNON BLANC - ASSYRTICO 2008

SILVER MEDAL