
Xinomavro Diaporos Single Block
- Red
- Xinomavro (87%), Syrah (13%)
Vinification & Aging
After 7 days cold soak, the must undergoes a 10-15 day fermentation at controlled temperatures in open tanks with daily pigeage. Malolactic fermentation in new French Oak barrels with frequent batonnage. Varieties are vinified separately then blended.
Aged for 22 months in 225lt & 500lt French oak barrels. 50% new and 50% second use.
Ecosystems
The Estate is divided into 42 vineyard blocks of different microclimate with varying exposure, orientation, slope, soil type, rootstock, vine density and age. About 5% of the estate is planted with various rare indigenous and international varieties. Diaporos comes from the “heart” of Block #5. Grape bunches are always loose, with very small berries.
Tasting Notes
Deep red color with purple hues. The nose shows a complex aromatic character composed of successive layers of vanilla and chocolate notes from the oak aging, and strawberry aromas typical of a young xinomavro enhanced with floral hints, such as violet. The Syrah adds a spicy character while prolonging the aftertaste. The intense acidity adds zing to the rich, concentrated body, while the flavor intensity and the robust structure of the wine are a promise of a long aging potential.