
Xinomavro Rose Hedgehog Vineyard
- Rose
- Xinomavro (100%)
Vinification & Aging
Destemming, optical grape sorting and light crushing. Cold soak at 8 C. for two hours. The must comes from the bleeding off or “Saignée Method” from the single vineyard Hedgehog Xinomavro Red after a short time of skin contact. The rose juice is transferred into stainless steel tank. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks with cooling jackets at gradually increasing temperatures.
Wine is aged in stainless steel tanks, ‘’sur lies’’ for two months with regular stirring then bottled & released.
Ecosystems
The privately owned vineyard of the estate is situated on a plateau at an altitude exceeding 2.034 feet with a northwest exposure. The local climate is characterized by cold winters and dry summers. Additionally, two neighboring lakes contribute to the existence of a mild semi-continental climate. The sandy-clay texture of the soil, assuring an ideal drainage producing wines of exquisite quality and rich aromas.
Tasting Notes
Bright rose color, with salmon color hints. Fruity nose with rich expression. rose petals and strawberries. Well balanced mouth, quite full, fat but balanced, reminding the nose aromas, with long aftertaste.