Chiotiko

"Chios wines are the best but the one called Ariousios is the best of Chios wine”. -  Athenian, "Deipnosophistae"

"Chiotiko"

TYPE

Dry red

CATEGORY

P.G.I. Chios

VARIETIES

Chiotiko krassero 100%

ALTITUDE

250 - 350 meters

HARVEST

September 20-30

YIELD PER ACRE

800 kilos

WINEMAKING

The grapes are spread under the sun for a week. Fermentation with the marcs remaining in the tank for about twenty days. The pressure process follows. Νo add of oenological material (e.g. Enzymes, yeasts) during vinification, no cooling and filtration procedures applied during stabilization.

AGING

Matures for 18 - 24 months, in naturally wet and cold cellar in oak barrels.

TASTY SUGGESTION

Meats with spicy red sauces, mature yellow cheeses, pasta pastes with aromatic sauces.

SERVING

16ο – 18ο C

CHARACTERISTICS

This is the authentic version of the local Chian variety, from old vineyards. Particularly intense mouth, complex volume, full body and purple color.