Semeli Spondée, 2016, 14%, 0.75 L

Classification – dry red varietal wine from Greece.

Varietal Composition – Syrah 40%, Merlot 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%.

Vineyard - selected vineyards in the regions of Atalanti and Domokos, altitude 400-450 m.

Vinification – Pre-fermentation cold maceration for four days at 8-10 °C followed by traditional red vinification and fermentation at a controlled temperature of 22-24 °C. Twelve-month maturation in French oak barrels, followed by 2 years of ageing in the bottle.

Eye - bright ruby red color with purple highlights.

Nose - ripe and juicy succulent red fruit, blueberry and blackcurrant jam, oriental spices, cocoa. Elegant and complex, with the aromas of all three varieties expressed in a firm and perfectly balanced way and without a single one of them outshining the rest.

Palate - the expectations for the mouth raised by the complex, balanced and elegant nose, are totally met, as the signature varietal traits unfold gradually. Generous and spicy, with round, quite soft tannins, well balanced by alcohol, this wine brings a full mouthfeel to the palate.

Pairing Suggestions - superbly with classic or traditional Greek dishes, including braised meat in fresh tomato sauce, moussaka and pastitsio. Also pairs well with creative Greek and Italian cuisine.

Best served at 16 °C in a large wine glass, decanting is a must to get the most out of the wine’s bouquet.