MICHALAKIS ESTATE LIATIKO
€7,77
MICHALAKIS ESTATE LIATIKO
Varietal Composition: Liatiko 100%
Style: Dry Red
Classification: Protected Geographical Indication, Heraklion.
Harvest: 2023
Style: Dry Red
Classification: Protected Geographical Indication, Heraklion.
Harvest: 2023
Region: Partheni, Heraklion Crete
Vineyards: Mountain vineyards of the Estate at an altitude of 450-480 meters.
Hand Harvest: Middle of September.
Vineyards: Mountain vineyards of the Estate at an altitude of 450-480 meters.
Hand Harvest: Middle of September.
Soil: Clay-loam.
Alcohol Content: 12% by Vol.
Vinification: Red vinification with cryo-extraction at 10°C – 12°C for 24 hours.
Alcohol Content: 12% by Vol.
Vinification: Red vinification with cryo-extraction at 10°C – 12°C for 24 hours.
Careful destemming and light pressing of the skins with a 3-day stay for gentle extraction.
This is followed by separation of the marcs at a light pressure of 0.3 bar and alcoholic fermentation
at 22°C – 23°C for the first 3 days with additional inoculation of malolactic bacteria immediately
afterwards, with the two fermentations taking place in parallel at 25°C.
Sensory Characteristics: Bright red-garnet.
Sensory Characteristics: Bright red-garnet.
Expressive nose, typical of the variety, with aromas of red fruits and secondary aromas of spices.
Friendly and harmonious in the mouth with soft tannins, gentle engaging of the red fruits with
the spicy notes of cinnamon and cloves.
Harmony of flavors: Mediterranean cuisine, poultry and meats with spices and aged hard cheeses.
Served at: 12-13°C
Harmony of flavors: Mediterranean cuisine, poultry and meats with spices and aged hard cheeses.
Served at: 12-13°C
