Moschópolis 18 Mavrotragano Syrah
The Moschópolis 18 red wine consists of the Greek grape variety of the Aegean Sea Mavrotragano (50%) and the world-famous Syrah (50%) variety. It is produced with grapes from our privately owned non-irrigated vineyards with limited production. The 25 year old vineyards are situated at an altitude of 500m on a hilly area, overlooking the mythical Mount Olympus on the other side of the Thermaikos Golf of Thessaloniki, and are dominated by red soils with a high content of stone, suitable for red varieties. This ensures the required concentration to produce high-quality wines. The wine, after fermenting with the spontaneous yeast from the vine, ages for 18 months in used oak barrels that come from their use in white and the rosé wine of the Moschopolis series. It is bottled unfiltered to maintain all its quality characteristics.
It presents intense aromas of small red fruits, mainly small berries, cherry and plum. Dried fig, nuts and caramel are followed by a sweet sensation of fresh violets coming from the background. After a while in the glass, black chocolate, coffee, spices, chestnut and tobacco from the barrel make their presence well felt.
ANALYTICAL DATA
AWARDS
Dry cultivation vineyard on the slopes of a hilly area, overlooking the Aegean Sea and the mythical mountain of Olympus. At 500 meters above sea level, the soils are dating back to the Cretaceous geological period, full of schist stones, marble and graphite. The complexity of the soil is reflected in the complexity of the wine.
Ideal orientation, which combined with the location, the composition of the soil and the dry cultivation, ensures its healthy development, meaning the least possible cultivation interventions are needed. There are years when production develops completely naturally, as there is no need for any intervention at all. The low annual yield, with an average of 30hl per hectare, guarantees the intense fruity taste of the wine.
Most of the work is done manually, while a flock of sheep often visits the vineyard for grazing and natural fertilization.
FOOD PAIRING
It is excellent in pairing meat dishes, both stewed and grilled, stewed with red sauces, fatty country pies (mainly meat pies), yellow mature cheeses.
Dry red wine is rich in the substance resveretrol, which is known for its role in preventing cardiovascular disease and improving blood circulation.
