COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Likya
REGION
Mediterranean Region
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Likya Winery is located in Elmalı, Antalya, at an altitude of 1,100 meters above sea level. This unique high-altitude terroir in southwestern Turkey benefits from hot days and cool nights, allowing grapes to ripen slowly while retaining vibrant acidity. The 'Araxa' line is named after the ancient Lycian city. Likya is a pioneer in reviving ancient Anatolian grapes and successfully cultivating international varieties like Pinot Meunier in this challenging mountain climate.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Likya's vineyards are situated at a staggering 1,100 meters above sea level in the Taurus Mountains.
Fact 02
The wine is named after Araxa, an ancient city of the Lycian League located in southwestern Anatolia.
Fact 03
Pinot Meunier is highly unusual in Turkey, making Likya one of the very few producers of this variety in the region.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Pinot Meunier grapes are hand-harvested early in the morning to preserve freshness. After gentle destemming, the grapes undergo a short cold maceration (skin contact) for a few hours to extract the delicate pale pink color and primary fruit aromas. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures (15-17°C) to retain the vibrant esters. The wine is aged on its fine lees for a short period before stabilization and bottling.
