KTIMA DRIÓPI AGIORGÍTIKO 2017

KTIMA DRIÓPI Reserve Agiorgitiko
Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Nemea

• Variety : Agiorgitiko 100%
• Harvest : 2017
• Alcohol : 14%
• Acidity : 5.3 g/l
• pH : 3.77
• Residual Sugar : 2.59 g/l

Vineyard :
Private vineyard of 8.5 hectares located in Dourmiza, Koutsi, Nemea, at 380m altitude.

Soil :
Dominantly calcareous clayey, semi-mountainous, with steep slopes that ensure excellent drainage.

Plant Age and Configuration :
Vines 50 years old, trained to the bilateral trellis system.

Altitude :
380m above sea level.

Irrigation :
Not irrigated.

Performance :
7 t/ha.

Production :
20,000 bottles.

Winemaking :
Classic red vinification with a long maceration period of 25 days. The entire process is carried out at controlled temperature, from cold maceration to fermentation. Aging is done for 12 months in French oak (70% new barrels and 30% second-use barrels), followed by 6 months of bottle aging.

Tasting Notes :
This is a full-bodied red wine, with abundant aromas of red fruits, notes of eucalyptus and green pepper. On the palate, it is fleshy and rich, with ripe, velvety tannins. The finish is smooth, with excellent balance.

Serving Temperature :
18°C