

Melissinos Red 2021
PRODUCT OF ORGANIC FARMING
Crete has a long tradition of producing high-quality Syrah wines. The island’s unique climate contributes to a full-bodied style with refined tannins. The warm temperatures, combined with well-balanced acidity, create the perfect conditions for crafting exceptional wines.
This Syrah is ideal for collectors and connoisseurs who appreciate the aging potential of red wines, with the ability to mature gracefully in the cellar for up to 25 years.
For optimal enjoyment, decanting for 30 minutes is recommended.
GRAPE VARIETIES
100% Syrah
CATEGORY
Red, Dry
CLASSIFICATION
P.G.I Crete
VINTAGE
2021
BOTTLE
750ml
1.5lt (Limited edition)
Great with
well-hung games, rich red meat dishes, hard cheeses, pasta and vegetable dishes with spicy sauces.
aroma
Complex and high intense aromas with elements of red fruit, chocolate, coffee, spices and vanilla.
VINIFICATION
The wine undergoes alcoholic fermentation and maceration in stainless steel vats, with a total extraction period of 20 days. Full malolactic fermentation takes place in barrels. It is then aged for 8 months in either new or second-hand French oak barrels, with the presence of fine lees. Afterward, the wine is further matured in the bottle for an additional 6-8 months in our wine cellar.
COLOUR
Deep ruby color with purple hues.
PALATE
Full body wine, volume with elegant tannins and a velvety texture
SERVED AT
17-180C
AGEING
8 months on fine lees
TYPE OF OAK
First or second hand French Oak Barrels
Size
2.25HL
CELLARING
6-8 months in our underground wine cellar
Technical Properties
Alchohol (% vol)
13.0
Residual sugars (g/L)
2.0
Total Acidity (g/L tartaric acid)
5.01
pH
3.54
Certifications
Organic Certified for vinification and cultivation *2019-000000018892*, by Dio Organisation for Inspection and Certification of Organic Products.
Awards
: Bronze medal at 2020 Thessaloniki International Wine and Spirits Competition, Greece, for vintage 2016.