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AGIORITIKO ABATON red

APPELLATION: Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Mount Athos

TYPE: Red dry wine

VARIETAL COMPOSITION: Xinomavro (50%), Grenache (30%) & Limnio (20%)

“Abaton” in Greek means “untrodden”. The term has been linked with the untrodden chamber of the church-the altar. The most well-known “Abaton” in Greece is holy Mount Athos. Abaton signifies the “untrodden” nature of Mount Athos, the spiritual way of life and the purity of the land.

“Agioritiko” means something originated from Agio Oros (Mount Athos). It has nothing to do with the variety of Agiorgitiko (Saint George).

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Tasting note

Deep ruby red color. The nose is vibrant with aromas of ripe red berries and spicy notes. Rich on the palate with robust tannings leading to a long, lingering finish.

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AWARDS AND SCORES

- Pre fermentation maceration at 10-12°C for 48 hours.
- Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at approx. 22°C for 12 days.
  During fermentation, lees stirring (batonnage) takes place in order to keep the lees in contact with the wine and extract flavor, aroma and texture.
- Malolactic fermentation in the tank
- Maturation: 10 months in 300Lt French oak (40% first fill and 60% second and third fill)
- Ageing: 6 months in the bottle before release
2015 Vintage

ABV (alc by vol) pH TA (gr/lt) RS

12.9 3.54 5.06 1.9

2014 Vintage

ABV (alc by vol) pH TA (gr/lt) RS

13.0 3.46 5.25 2.1
2015 Vintage

THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRITS COMPETITION 2018 – SILVER

2014 Vintage

TEXSOM IWA 2018 – BRONZE

Robert Parker’s WINE ADVOCATE /Issue 30 June 2017 – 88 points