Description
| General comments: | A family business, established in 1993 by Panos Lantides, focusing on the distinction of premium Greek wines. Panos Lantides started by studying in Montpellier, France, earned his degree and went on to deepen his knowledge of oenology and viticulture in Bordeaux for four years. Both of his sons chose to join him in the business working together to produce the best new wines of their ancient world. Lantides winery is located in Nemea, one of the most famous wine zones in Greece and the biggest Protected wine zone for red varieties, with more of 3000 hectares of vineyards. It was Nemea’s soil and climate that “compelled “Panos Lantides to cultivate delicate indigenous grape varietals, such as Agiogritiko, Assyrtiko, Malagouzia, and Moschofilero. |
| Variety: | Agiorgitiko |
| Type: | Dry Red Wine |
| Category: | Protected Designation of Origin “Nemea”. |
| Characteristics: | Ruby color, plum nose, dark chocolate and sweet spices leading to a full-bodied palate. Mouth round and aromatic, with delicious acidity and fine tannins. An elegant and delicious wine. Long finish, with sweet spicy notes. Ageing potential: 7-9 years Production: 38.500-40.000 bottles |
| Vinification: | Classic red vinification method including diffusion and storage in 14 months in oak barrels from the forests of Allier French and Caucasus Russia. Unfiltered. |
| Alcohol: | 14% vol |
| Food pairing: | Pasta in red sauce, barbecue, fried red meat dishes, yellow cheeses.
Serving temperature 16-18°C. |
| Awards: | 2018 France Tasted 100% Blind, Andreas Larsson, 89p |
