Ramnista 2019

€19.80
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SKU
320
Dry, Still, Red, Xinomavro, Ages well, 14% alc.
In Naoussa PDO region, the pioneering Kir-Yianni estate produces premium wines from 100% Xinomavro. Ramnista is a top Xinomavro with black fruits, vegetal aromas such as sun-dried tomato and olives and firm structure.
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Producer Kir Yiannis
Producer's Description A wine with a complex flavor and aromatic character, penetrating acidity and tannins on the finish unfold delightfully mouth. The nose at a young age gives hints of dried tomato, red fruits and praline, and after years gives a complex bouquet core olive, leather, truffle, wet earth and mouth with balanced acidity and softer tannins. Total with great aging potential and long finish, which calls for sophisticated gastronomic syndyasmous.
Vineyard
The vineyard Kir-Yianni in Naoussa is located at an altitude of 230-320 meters, at the foot of the eastern Vermio. The climate is characterized by abundant rains in the winter and spring, while the summers mild drought. The soil is a mosaic of various types with moderate slopes and panoramic mode. For this reason, the total area of ​​500 acres, divided into 30 plots, each with a dedicated facility and the growing frontida.Gia Ramnista xinomavro selected pieces from light sandy loam with relatively low pH.
Winemaking
Sorting Xinomavro is very important for the quality of the final product. It starts from the vine and ends at the sorting table, before filling dexamenon.Gia preparing Ramnistas apply skin contact extraction 4 days. The fermentation tank temperatures no higher than 23 ° C, while 70% of the raw material in conventional fermenting vinificators and 30% in open tanks equipped with automatic piston (pigeage). The wine does not remain with the stafylomaza until the end of alcoholic fermentation, but pulled earlier and 50% of the total amount poured into oak barrels for apozymosi, while the remaining 50% apozymonei tanks. The wine is malolactic fermentation. Candidate components of the blend marries Ramnistas aged 5-6 months, with a total of aging in oak barrels 12 months in French and American barrels xyleias.
Identity Wine
Type: Red dry
Category: Naoussa OPAP
Source: Selected plots of land in Giannakohori
Varietal composition: Xinomavro (old vines)
Maturity: 16 μήνες aging in oak barrels 225 L and 500 L for 80% of the blend. 20% developing tank. Reductive aging in bottle for another 6 months.
Aging potential: 10-12 years
combination with food: unique wine with aromatic complexity, distinct acidity and rich tannins, excellent accompanying red meats and game, roasted and cooked with spicy red sauce.
Wine Color Red
Greek Grape Variety Xinomavro
Quality category Νάουσα ΠΟΠ
Vintage 2019
Country Greece
Region Macedonia/Naoussa
Volume 750ml
Bottle Size 0.75lt
Dryness Dry
Style Still
Abv 14%
When to Drink Ages well
Taste Character Red intense and tannic
Excellent match with Γουρουνόπουλο στη σούβλα, κατσίκι στη γάστρα, παλαιωμένα κίτρινα τυριά, ποικιλία κρεατικών (mix grill)
Good match with Cheese Hard Yellow Aged, Meat Beef Grilled, Meat Lamb Grilled, Meat Lamb Roasted, Meat Pork Grilled, Poultry Grilled
Awards 2011
Ramnista 2007
Decanter World Wine Awards Bronze

2010
Ramnista 2007
INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION Bronze

2009
Ramnista 2005
awc vienna INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE Siver

2007
Ramnista 2003
Decanter World Wine Awards Bronze

2005
Ramnista 2001
International Thessaloniki Wine Competition Silver

1999
Ramnista 1996
International Wine and Spirit Competition Silver

1998
Ramnista 1995
International Wine and Spirit Competition Gold
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