COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Agiorgitiko
PRODUCER
Astir X
REGION
Peloponnese
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Astir X's "Fare Rebels" hails from Messinia in the Peloponnese, a region steeped in Greek winemaking tradition. This dry red wine showcases the indigenous Agiorgitiko grape, a varietal celebrated for its vibrant character and versatility. The Peloponnese, with its diverse microclimates and ancient vineyards, provides an ideal terroir for cultivating grapes that yield wines of significant depth and expression. "Fare Rebels" embodies the spirit of modern Greek winemaking while honoring its rich heritage, offering a compelling taste of Greece's vinous landscape.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€8
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Agiorgitiko is one of Greece's most noble red grape varieties, often called 'St. George's grape'.
Fact 02
The Peloponnese peninsula is home to some of Greece's oldest vineyards, with winemaking traditions dating back millennia.
Fact 03
Messinia, a region within the Peloponnese, is renowned for its olive oil production alongside its emerging wine scene.
Fact 04
Agiorgitiko wines are known for their vibrant red fruit flavors and often a velvety texture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
While specific winemaking details for "Fare Rebels" are not provided, it is typically crafted using traditional red wine fermentation methods. Agiorgitiko grapes are harvested, destemmed, and crushed before undergoing fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks, often with skin contact to extract color, tannins, and flavor compounds. Following fermentation, the wine may undergo malolactic fermentation to soften acidity and could be aged in stainless steel or oak barrels, depending on the desired style, before bottling.
