PDO Archanes

18,80 

The grapes arise from a single vineyard single wineyard, which is located in the property Head south of Archanes, at an altitude of 650 meters, in an area that the vineyard is cultivated for 4,000 years. The vineyard is dry and 22 years old with very low yield per hectare. The terrain is rocky with a light gradient.

The grapes arise from a single vineyard single wineyard, which is located in the property Head south of Archanes, at an altitude of 650 meters, in an area that the vineyard is cultivated for 4,000 years. The vineyard is dry and 22 years old with very low yield per hectare. The terrain is rocky with a light gradient.

Vinification: The harvest took place on September 12-14, 2024, followed by separate classic red vinification of the two varieties. Extensive extraction was carried out, with pigeage in the early stages and delestage in the third and most delicate phase of extraction. Only the free-run juice was vinified at a controlled variable temperature depending on the stage of vinification.

Ageing potential: From the first winemakings these years, we understand that the wine can evolve pleasantly for the next 5 years.

Tasting notes: Delicate wine, characterized by delicacy both aromatically and in taste, while the aftertaste leaves a velvety impression. Aromas of cherry and sour cherry, mouth soft without corners medium intensity, very pleasant secondary fruit aroma in the mid-palate. Freshness but also strength found in Central European wines such as Burgundy Pinot Noir. It would be an ideal partner in tuna dishes, cuts of meat and veal tartare.

Total Acidity : 5,5 gr/lt – Ph 3,62
Alc. 13% vol

Weight 1 kg
Acidity (g/l)

5,5 g/l

Alcohol %

13

Altitude

650

Appelation

Archanes

Average age of the vines

28 years

Clarification

No

Filtering

Yes

Harvest

Harvest by hand

Harvest time

3/ 9 & 14/9/2024

Indigenous yeasts (YES/NO)

Yes

Irrigation

No

Malolactic Fermentation

Yes

Orientation

North East

PH

3,62

Planting Density (vines/hectare)

4.000 vins/hectare

Residual Sugars (g/l)

2,2 g/l

Soils - Terroir

SANDY CLAY /Αμμος-Αργυλος

Sulfites (mg/l)

23 mg/l

Total Production (number of bottles)

2000 / 6000

Yields per Hectare

5.000kgr per Hectare

Vintage

2024

Climate

Mediterranean

Designation

PDO ARCHANES

Region

Crete