CRETAN WINESFROM GREECE !

DOMENICOCategory: Table WineAlcoholic Grade: 11.5% Vol.Sugars: 2g/lLocation: Grapes sourced from selected vineyards on the hills of Iraklion Prefecture. Soil: Clay soil of pale brown colour. Climate: Typical Mediterranean with mild winters and hot summers. Climate that facilitates photosynthesis and the production of wines of high sugar content. Temperatures remain favourable during summers due to the northern winds and the sea breeze that cools down the atmosphere. Varietal composition: Vilana, Thrapsathiri Vinification techniques: The grapes are harvested into small, ventilated crates. We follow the classical vinification for white wines, with electronically controlled fermentation of the must at 18 oC temperature. Following fermentation, wine stays within inox tanks at electronically controlled temperature and protected within nitrogen atmosphere. Classification: Medium-Dry White wine Winemaker's notes: A good table wine, suitable for every taste. Made of selected local varieties of grapes, Domenico’s excellent aroma and fine taste have established its wide acceptance in the market. Domenico offers traditional quality at an affordable price. Serving suggestions: Ideal to accompany light meals, pasta and fruit. To be served at 10-12o C.

EROFILItaste ...the moment!

Category: Table WineAlcoholic Grade: 12% Vol.Sugars: 12g/lLocation: Grapes sourced from selected vineyards on the hills of Iraklion Prefecture. Soil: Clay soil of pale brown colour. Climate: Typical Mediterranean with mild winters and hot summers. Climate that facilitates photosynthesis and the production of wines of high sugar content. Temperatures remain favourable during summers due to the northern winds and the sea breeze that cools down the atmosphere. Varietal composition: 90% Vilana, 10% Thrapsathiri Vinification techniques: The grapes are harvested into small, ventilated crates. The pulp, after it has been chilled, is transferred into pneumatic presses in order to separate the must.   The must is chilled at 14oC and stands still for 18hours in order to separate solids from the pure must. We then follow the classical vinification for white wines, with electronically controlled fermentation of the must at 18 oC temperature. Following fermentation, wine stays within inox tanks at electronically controlled temperature and protected within nitrogen atmosphere. Classification: Medium-Dry White wine Winemaker's notes: taste…the moment! Moments that bring people closer, with an excellent wine from the land of Crete. Knowledge of centuries in a bottle, comes to share with you friendship, human relations, love. Erofili Medium Dry, White, wine with delicate aroma and velvet taste. Serving suggestions: Ideal to accompany light meals, pasta and fruit. To be served at 10-12o C.

CRETAN REGIONAL WINE DRY WHITE OR RED

Category: Cretan Regional WineAlcoholic Grade: 12% Vol.Sugars: 2.5g/lOrigin: Grapes sourced from selected vineyards on the hills of Iraklion Prefecture.    Soil: Clay soil of pale brown colour. Climate: Typical Mediterranean with mild winters and hot summers. Climate that facilitates photosynthesis and the production of wines of high sugar content. Temperatures remain favourable during summers due to the northern winds and the sea breeze that cools down the atmosphere. Varietal composition: 100% Vilana. Vinification techniques: The grapes are harvested into small, ventilated crates. The pulp, after it has been chilled, is transferred into pneumatic presses in order to separate the must.  The must is chilled at 14oC and stands still for 18hours in order to separate solids from the pure must. We then follow the classical vinification for white wines, with electronically controlled fermentation of the must at 18oC temperature. Following fermentation, wine stays within inox tanks at electronically controlled temperature and protected within nitrogen atmosphere.Classification: Dry White wine Winemaker's notes: An excellent White wine, with smooth taste, full of freshness, perfect balance and fine body. Serving suggestions: Ideal to accompany, white meat, salads, fruit, fish and pasta. White to be served at 12o C.

… a miracle of the Cretan land!

MALVICINO

Classification: Medium-Sweet White wine Winemaker's notes: It is a wine for special tastes. Experience the sweet secrets of Crete…. Savor it! Serving suggestions: You can drink it as an aperitif. It accompanies food with sweet flavor, fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts.

Medium Sweet White Wine(it also comes in RED)Category: Table WineAlcoholic Grade: 11.5% Vol.Sugars: 30g/lLocation: Grapes sourced from selected vineyards on the hills of Iraklion Prefecture. Soil: Clay soil of pale brown colour. Climate: Typical Mediterranean with mild winters and hot summers. Climate that facilitates photosynthesis and the production of wines of high sugar content. Temperatures remain favourable during summers due to the northern winds and the sea breeze that cools down the atmosphere. Varietal composition: VilanaVinification techniques: The grapes are harvested into small, ventilated crates. We follow the classical vinification for white wines, with electronically controlled fermentation of the must at 18 oC temperature. Following fermentation, wine stays within inox tanks at electronically controlled temperature and protected within nitrogen atmosphere.

MAVROLIATIS VQPRD, DRY RED WINE

Category: Dry Red Wine, VQPRDAlcoholic Grade: 12.5% Vol.Sugars: 2.5g/lOrigin: Appellation of Origin of Superior Quality “DAFNES”.      Soil: Clay soil of pale brown colour. Climate: Typical Mediterranean with mild winters and hot summers. Climate that facilitates photosynthesis and the production of wines of high sugar content. Temperatures remain favourable during summers due to the northern winds and the sea breeze that cools down the atmosphere. Varietal composition: 100% Liatiko. Vinification techniques: The grapes are harvested into small, ventilated crates. We apply the classical vinification for red wines. The grape skins remain with the must for 7 days at controlled temperature. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation before ageing in casks. Ageing: In oak casks for one year, 100% French . Classification: Dry red wine Winemaker's notes: Mavroliatis is produced by a red small-berried, variety named "LIATIKO", one the oldest of the Mediterranean vineyard. It is grown on the hills around the area of DAFNES. It reserves to the connoisseurs of good wine a unique taste experience. It is what we could call "fervent wine". Serving suggestions: Excellent choice to accompany game, red meat as well as yellow cheese. To be served in a cool ambient temperature(16o-18o C).

CHRISSA GEA “VILANA”Chrissa Gea … Just discover it!

Category: Cretan Regional WineAlcoholic Grade: 12% Vol.Sugars: 2.5g/lOrigin: Grapes sourced from selected vineyards on the hills of Iraklion Prefecture      Soil: Clay soil of pale brown colour. Climate: Typical Mediterranean with mild winters and hot summers. Climate that facilitates photosynthesis and the production of wines of high sugar content. Temperatures remain favourable during summers due to the northern winds and the sea breeze that cools down the atmosphere. Varietal composition: 100% Vilana. Vinification techniques:The grapes are harvested into small, ventilated crates. We follow the classical vinification for white wines, with electronically controlled fermentation of the must at 18 o C temperature. Following fermentation, wine stays within inox tanks at electronically controlled temperature and protected within nitrogen atmosphere. Classification: Dry White wine Winemaker's notes: A pleasant wine with brilliant yellow-green colour, fine flower aromas and acidity that adds a sense of real freshness. Serving suggestions: To be served at 10o C. Ideally accompanies seafood, white meat, salads, fruit and soft cheese.

CHRISSA GEA Category: Cretan Regional Wine Alcoholic Grade: 12.5% Vol. Sugars: 2g/l Origin: Grapes sourced from selected vineyards on the hills of Iraklion Prefecture   

  Soil: Clay soil of pale brown colour. Climate: Typical Mediterranean with mild winters and hot summers. Climate that facilitates photosynthesis and the production of wines of high sugar content. Temperatures remain favourable during summers due to the northern winds and the sea breeze that cools down the atmosphere. Varietal composition: 100% Syrah. Vinification techniques: The grapes are harvested into small, ventilated crates. We apply the classical vinification for red wines. The grape skins remain with the must for 7 days at controlled temperature. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation before ageing in casks. Ageing: In oak casks for one year, 100% French . Classification: Dry red wine

Winemaker's notes: The noble French variety Syrah is grown in selected vineyards of the area of Iraklion, producing a wine that seduces you by the first sip. Deep red colour, aromas of fruit of the forest and spices, taste of velvet.

Serving suggestions: Ideal to accompany game, red meat as well as yellow cheese. To be served at 16oC.

 

“SYRAH”

VINISSIMO… for collectors of pleasure!

Category: Aged Sweet Wine, VQPRDAlcoholic Grade: 15% Vol.Sugars: 85g/lOrigin: Appellation of Origin of Superior Quality “DAFNES” .      Soil: Clay soil of pale brown colour. Climate: Typical Mediterranean with mild winters and hot summers. Climate that facilitates photosynthesis and the production of wines of high sugar content. Temperatures remain favourable during summers due to the northern winds and the sea breeze that cools down the atmosphere. Varietal composition: 100% Liatiko. Vinification techniques: Over-ripe grapes are harvested into small, ventilated crates and dried under the sun for 6 days to increase their sugar content. We apply the classical vinification for red wines. The grape skins remain with the must for 7 days at controlled temperature. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation before ageing in casks. Ageing: In oak casks for one year, 100% French. Classification: Aged sweet, red wine Winemaker's notes: A naturally aged, special sweet red wine of Appellation of origin of superior quality “DAFNES”. Made from liatiko variety, it is characterised by its dominant colour of light tile, and emerging aromas of cherry, raisins, chocolate and dried fruit.Serving suggestions: You can savour it as an aperitif or to accompany sweets, ice-cream, dried or fresh fruit and spicy cheese. To be served at 8-10oC.

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