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Thousand Years Red

Ερυθρός Ξηρός Οίνος

Χίλια Χρόνια Ερυθρό

Country: Greece

Appellation: Nemea

Indication: PGI Peloponnese

Varieties: Agiorgitiko 60% – Cabernet Sauvignon 40%

Maturation: 15 Months in oak barrels

Vinification

Pre-fermentation extraction for 3 days, followed by fermentation of the wine with the grapes until the fermentation, at temperatures of 20-24°C.

This is followed by separation of the wine from the stems, and the wine is decanted into French and American oak barrels of 225lt, where it remains for a period of 15 months.

Organoleptic Characteristics

Deep red color and rich aromatic profile. Rich palette of aromas of sour cherries, gooseberry, mint, chocolate and cedar wood.

Recommended Pairing

Matches well with beef steaks or burgers, with burgers, beef or lamb chops, hard and blue cheeses.

Serve at 16-18°C.

Specifications

Alcohol 13% v/v
Reducing Sugars 1.1 g/L
Total Acidity 5.25 g/L
pH 3.45

Honors and Awards

2015

Xilia Xronia Red 2010 Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards

2021

Xilia Xronia Red 2014 Bronze Thessaloniki Wine & Spirits Trophy

2021

Xilia Xronia Red 2014 Silver Frankfurt International Trophy

2023

Xilia Xronia Red 2018 Bronze Thessaloniki Wine & Spirits Trophy

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