Antaris 2018

€14.90
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SKU
392
Dry, Still, Red, Mourverde, Keep for 2-3 years, 13% alc.
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Separate red wine characterized by its deep purple color and velvety feel in the mouth that gives. Thick and delicious, drunk syntrofefontas beautiful evenings with good food.
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The Antares, from Domaine Mercouri is an original blend "marries" the dark earth and Mourvedre in the most casual local Avgoustiatis. It is a wine with a special interest for wine lovers who love imaginative wine-taste combinations.

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Producer Mercury
Producer's Description The Antares completes the range of red wines of our Company. With different varietal composition (Avgoustiatis and Mourvedre) and different character, distinguished by its bright velvety deep red color and rich bouquet with aromas of pepper and violet, in harmony with the vanilla oak, "Sweet" at the beginning, with flexible tannins, having an average body and persistent teleioma.
Harmoniously accompany grilled red and white meats, game, poultry, hard cheeses klp.
Ability aged 8-10 chronia.

Varietal composition: Avgoustiatis - Mourvedre
Place of production: The privately owned vineyards of Domaine Mercouri in Korakochori Elis in the western Peloponnese
Production Method: Classic red vinification with selected yeasts and temperature control.
Color: Intense deep red velvet
Perfume: Rich bouquet with aromas of pepper and violet in harmony with the cinnamon and vanilla oak. "Sweet" at the beginning, with flexible tannins, "average" body and a persistent finish.
Harmonically dishes: Roasted red and white meats, game, poultry, hard cheeses, etc.
Maturation period: 12 months in French oak barrels (Alleir, Never, Vosges)
Aging potential: More than 10 years
Wine Color Red
Intl Grape Variety Mourverde
Quality category Ηλεία ΠΓΕ
Vintage 2018
Country Greece
Region Peloponnese/Pyrgos Ilias
Volume 750ml
Bottle Size 0.75lt
Dryness Dry
Style Still
Abv 13%
When to Drink Keep for 2-3 years
Taste Character Red ripe and smooth
Excellent match with Κόκορας με χυλοπίτες, μοσχάρι γιουβέτσι, πανσέτα στη σχάρα, σουτζουκάκια με σάλτσα και ρύζι
Good match with Meat Beef Cooked Red, Meat Beef Roasted, Meat Pork Grilled, Poultry Casseroles Red, Κιμάδες Μαγειρευτοί
Awards 2010
• THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION
"Antares" 2004: Gold

2007
• DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS, UK
"Antares" 2003: Silver
AWARDS • GOURMET, Greece
"Antares" 2003: Distinction

2006
• THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION
"Antares" 2003: Silver
• PROWEIN: "Anything but Chardonnay"
"Antares" 2003: ★ ★
• DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS, UK
"Antares" 2003: Commended

2004
• THE INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION
"Antares" 2001: Commended
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