COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Syrah, Merlot, Limnio
PRODUCER
Ktima Gerovassiliou
REGION
Macedonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Ktima Gerovassiliou was founded in 1981 by Evangelos Gerovassiliou, who set out to revive his family's historical vineyard in Epanomi, Macedonia. Having studied oenology at the University of Bordeaux under the legendary Professor Émile Peynaud, Gerovassiliou is a pioneer of modern Greek winemaking. The estate's single, privately owned vineyard is surrounded by the sea on three sides, benefiting from a unique microclimate that moderates temperatures. This red blend represents a masterful marriage of international varieties with the ancient Greek grape Limnio, famously recorded by Aristotle in the 4th century BC.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Limnio, which makes up 20% of the blend, is an ancient Greek grape variety famously recorded by Aristotle in the 4th century BC.
Fact 02
Founder Vangelis Gerovassiliou studied under the legendary 'father of modern oenology' Professor Émile Peynaud in Bordeaux.
Fact 03
The estate's vineyards are surrounded by the sea on three sides, providing a cooling maritime breeze that preserves grape acidity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Syrah, Merlot, and Limnio grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and vinified separately. The process follows classic red winemaking methods, including extended skin maceration and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats. The wine is then aged for approximately 12 months in French oak barrels in the estate's underground, temperature-controlled cellars. It is bottled without aggressive fining or filtration to preserve its natural structure, complexity, and aging potential.
