Description

100% Xinomavro

Ruby with garnet highlights. Pleasantly typical Xinomavro nose with a balsamic character and aromas of potpourri, red berries, forest fruits, Cornelian cherries, sun-dried tomatoes, wet forest floor, leather and truffle notes. On the palate, the earthy character prevails, along with high acidity, plenty of mature but intense tannins, full alcohol and body.

The aged side of the wine will create beautiful bridges with dishes cooked in broths, with depth and complexity. Grilled mushroom dishes, fine prosciutto, Ragù sausages with tagliatelle, and truffle risotto will take off the delicious experience that XI generously offers. Fatty beef steaks, pork pâtés, gorgonzola and aged yellow cheeses complete the picture of enjoyment.

Specifications
Origin: Kali Vrisi
Dominant soil type: Sandy-Clay over limestone layers
Agriculture: Under conversion to organic viticulture
Climate: Continental with intense temperature changes of day and night, northern cool winds during summer.
Vinification Maturation: Cold soak of the skins to the juice prior to fermentation for a few days to transfer noble phenols and structure from the grapes before the appearance of alcohol. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with regular pumping-over to extract colour and tannins. After the malolactic conversion, the wine is transferred to 225 litre French oak barrels, 50% new, for a 12-month maturation.
Alcohol content: 14.50%
Total acidity (in tartrate): 6.80 g l
pH: 3.50
Residual Sugars: 1.8 g l