
Kotsifali Syrah
- Red
- Kotsifali (60%), Syrah (40%)
Vinification & Aging
Thorough inspection and sorting of grapes, destemmed and transferred into the fermentation tanks. Cryo-maceration for 48 hours then fermentation at controlled temperatures with daily pump overs until fermentation is complete. Both grapes fermented separately then blended.
Kotsifali spends 12 months in new French oak, Syrah spends 12 months in new American Oak, then blended and bottled. 4 months maturation in the bottle.
Ecosystems
Syrah and Kotsifali come from selected vineyards in the Heraklion viticultural zone. Vines are planted on Sandy Clay loam soils rich in calcium. Vines see cold winters, hot sunny summers and cool northwest winds from the Aegean Sea, ideal for the production of extremely fine wines with rich aromas.
Tasting Notes
Explosive fruity profile with vanilla and sweet spice undertones. Rich body and a beautifully presented velvet-like tannins frame the juicy cherry and plum flavors. The acidity of the Alexakis Kotsifali Syrah blend is fine and works expertly with the smooth alcohol. This delicate balance on the palate and the complexity on the nose make it an age-worthy wine.