"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.