Description
This wine hails from the Plakoura vineyard, located in the Karkadiotisa area of central Crete, at 500 meters elevation. The soils are sandy-loam, promoting excellent drainage while retaining enough moisture to support dry farming. The Mandilari grape, known for its high tannins, dark pigmentation, and savory profile, thrives in this terroir. At Plakoura, it expresses not only power but also nuance, thanks to careful vineyard management and the site’s natural balance between heat and altitude. Notably, 12% of the grapes are sun-dried for five days, intensifying aromatics and flavor density. Fermentation occurs at low temperatures (below 26 °C) and the wine is then aged for 12 months in oak barrels, split evenly between new and used French (50%) and American (50%) oak, in both 225L and 300L formats.
Tasting Notes :
With deep opaque ruby color, the wine reveals rich nose of berry jam, black plum, black cherry, chocolate, cedar, and dried Mediterranean herbs. The palate is full-bodied, with chewy tannins, intense earthy fruit, and a long, savory, oak-framed finish.
