COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Xinisteri, Morokanella
PRODUCER
Ktima H. Herodotou Ltd
REGION
Unknown
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
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ABOUT THIS WINE
The Gerolemo Orange Wine 2022 is a unique offering from Ktima H. Herodotou Ltd, a family winery established in 1988 in the traditional winemaking village of Omodos, Cyprus. This wine is a blend of 50% Xinisteri and 50% Morokanella, two indigenous Cypriot grape varieties. The winery's philosophy centers on tradition, family heritage, and the art of winemaking, cultivating grapes in their own vineyards. The Gerolemo Orange Wine stands out due to its classification as an orange wine, a style that involves skin contact during fermentation, contributing to its distinctive character.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Orange wine involves skin contact, giving it a unique color and texture.
Fact 02
Made from a blend of two Cypriot grape varieties.
Fact 03
Ktima H. Herodotou Ltd is one of Cyprus's earlier 'small' wineries, established in 1988.
Fact 04
The winery is located in the historic village of Omodos.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Gerolemo Orange Wine 2022 is produced by Ktima H. Herodotou Ltd using a blend of Xinisteri and Morokanella grapes. The defining winemaking technique for this wine is skin contact fermentation, characteristic of orange wines. This method involves fermenting the grape juice in contact with the grape skins, which imparts color, tannins, and aromatic complexity. The winery cultivates its own vineyards and has a history of winemaking dating back generations, emphasizing traditional practices.
