keramos Amphora red

Label: Keramos red

Origin: Northern Greece

Region: Slopes of Kamara, Oraiokastro Thessaloniki

Variety: Limnio-Xinomavro(50-50% blend)

History of the label:

The label of KERAMOS wines is inspired from the ancient Greek history and depicts the meeting that Alexander the Great had with the cynic philosopher Diogenes. The philosophy of Diogenes was “Less is more” and, for this reason he lived in an amphora instead of a house. For the Cynics and for us, the purpose of life is to live in virtue, in agreement with nature.

Tasting notes:

Light red color with purple highlights, relatively clear. The wine shows a thin layer of sediment, as it has not been filtered. It was fermented and matured in amphoras, which contributed to bring out the original aromas of the variety, and developing simultaneously wonderful aromas of oxidative aging. Skin contact lasted for 30 days providing the wine with rich tannic structure, while the slow exchange of oxygen from the amphora's pores provided it with a very deep and rich texture. Earthy aromas and noticeable minerality. Dried plum, fig and a blend of herbs . In the mouth taste of maraschino cherry, black and red berries, intense tannins, but also fresh acidity.

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Winemaking report:

Co-fermentation and maturation of the two varieties in greek tradiotional made amphoras, where the fermentation is done by the indigenous yeasts and with whole bunches. Skin contact lasted for 30 days. After the pressurage, the wine remained for 9 more months in the amphoras on lees {sur lies fines}. No filtration, no protein or tartaric stabilization.

Aging potential:

Aging potential up to 10 years. Bottled with a natural cork closure, in order to ensure a unique aging capacity. Ideal serving temperature between 16-18ο C.

Food matches:

 It is well combined with meat dishes such as beef, duck and game. In case your dish is garnished either a spicy sauce or Thai curry or dried fruits, then the combination with the red amphora will amaze you.