Semeli Nemea Grande Reserve, 2017, 14%, 0.75 L

Classification – dry red wine, PDO Nemea.

Varietal Composition – Agiorgitiko 100%.

Vineyard – from Koutsi area in Nemea region, altitude 580 m.

Vinification - traditional red vinification, 18-month maturation in 65% new 225 l French oak barrels, followed by 24 months of ageing in the bottle.

Eye - bright, deep garnet, with intense viscosity.

Nose - ripe red fruit on the nose that illustrates the character of an age-worthy Agiorgitiko. Complex aromas of spices and herbs, coming from the long time spent in barrique, as well as in bottle.

Palate - dense and round on the palate. Velvety and graceful tannins, rich alcohol with noted acidity that provides balance. A long aftertaste, full of volume and flavors of chocolate, marmalade, toasted bread and cinnamon.

Pairing Suggestions - rich meat dishes, roast lamb, charcoal grilled and spit roasted meats and hard yellow or creamy cheeses.

Best served at 15-16 °C.