Epilinios is the ancient dance that sung during the process of grape-harvest. That dance came out from the imitation of people that stepped on grapes so as to extract must...
EPILINIOS
DRY WHITE WINE
PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION KITHAIRONA’S SLOPES
750ml
VARIETY
Savvatiano 40%
Asyrtiko 30%
Roditis 30%
REGION
Central Greece, vineyards on Kithairona’s Slopes in 450m.
CLIMATE
Attica’s region climate is famous over the world: hot and dry summers give way to surprisingly cold winters, with few rains overall. Grapes ripen well without difficulties.
SOIL
Clay soil, chalky substratum, covered by a layer of stony clay, that allows good draining and soil heating.
METHOD
Method of white vinification, grapes are gathered in exact date of their mature and transported to winery in large cages. Vinification takes place in large still tanks with controlled temperature. Harvest takes place at end of September.
CHARACTERISTICS
White green color, strong clarity, shiny look, intense aromas of spring fruits, balanced acidity, round bodied, nobble, with notes of pear, banana and mango, dry and fresh, with long lasting aftertaste.
ACCOMPANIES
Oily fish, seafood with herbs, salads, pasta with slightly spicy sauces, poultry with lemon, light smoked cheese, fruits.
SERVED
Slightly chilled (10 °C).
EPILINIOS
DRY ROSE WINE
750ml
VARIETY
Cabernet Sauvignon 40%
Agiorgitiko 45%
Moschato 15%
REGION
Slopes of Kithairona’s Mountain in Central Greece, 60km west of Attica, in altitude of 450m.
CLIMATE
Attica’s region climate is famous over the world: hot and dry summers give way to surprisingly cold winters with very little rain overall. Mild and cool winters and cool summers. Grapes ripen well without difficulties.
SOIL
Clay soil chalky substratum covered by a layer of stony clay allowing for drainage and soil heating.
METHOD OF PRODUCTION
Rose vinification at medium temperature, must stays with skin for some hours so as wine to take its rose color, preparation in tanks, check, bottling.
CHARACTERISTICS
Rose bright color, medium clarity, shiny look, nobble bouquet of aromas, balanced taste with elements of summer fruits, full bodied slightly oily, with balanced acidity, long lasting aftertaste with flower notes.
ACCOMPANIES
Pasta with white sauces, poultry cooked in oven, Mediterranean plates in casserole or you might accompany fruits.
SERVED
Chilled (10-12 °C).
EPILINIOS CABERNET SAUVIGNON
DRY RED OAKED WINE
PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION KITHAIRONA’S SLOPES
750ml
VARIETY
Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
REGION
Central Greece, vineyards of Kithairona’s Mountain, 60km West of Attica in altitude 450m.
CLIMATE
Attica’s region climate is famous over the world: hot and dry summers give way to surprisingly cold winters with very little rain overall. Mild and cool winters and cool summers. Grapes ripen well without difficulties.
SOIL
Clay soil chalky substratum covered by a layer of stony clay allowing for drainage and soil heating.
METHOD OF PRODUCTION
Red vinification at medium temperature, preparation in tanks, then they transfer to new French oak barrels for maturing 16 months at least, bottling and remain in bottles for one year in underground wine cellar of winery.
CHARACTERISTICS
Deep dark red color, shiny, medium-intense aromas bouquet of dry fruits, satisfactory oily, smooth and balanced acidity, rich body, long lasting aftertaste with notes of dried nuts and berries.
OAKING PERIOD IN BARREL
Around 16 months.
ACCOMPANIES
Red meats, hunt with vegetables, yellow cheese medium oaked, lamp.
SERVED
In room temperature (16-18 °C).
EPILINIOS MERLOT
DRY RED OAKED WINE
PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION KITHAIRONA’S SLOPES
750ml
VARIETY
Merlot 100%
REGION
Central Greece, vineyards of Kithairona’s Mountain, 60km West of Attica in altitude 450m.
CLIMATE
Attica’s region climate is famous over the world: hot and dry summers give way to surprisingly cold winters with very little rain overall. Mild and cool winters and cool summers. Grapes ripen well without difficulties.
SOIL
Clay soil chalky substratum covered by a layer of stony clay allowing for drainage and soil heating.
METHOD OF PRODUCTION
Red method of vinification is used, grapes are harvested in their exact date of mature, transferred to winery in cages, remain with skin till wine obtains its deep dark red color, then get cleaned and get into French barrels for oaking period.
CHARACTERISTICS
Deep dark red color, shiny but of low clarity, aromas of dried plum and berry, oily with balanced acidity, rich bodied with long lasting aftertaste.
OAKING PERIOD IN BARREL
Around 18 months.
ACCOMPANIES
Grilled red meats, cheese with herbs, plates with mushrooms, bacon or prosciutto, lamp, hunt with onions.
SERVED
In room temperature (16-18 °C).
EPILINIOS SYRAH
DRY RED OAKED WINE
PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION KITHAIRONA’S SLOPES
750ml
VARIETY
Syrah 100%
REGION
Central Greece, vineyards of Kithairona’s Mountain, 60km West of Attica in altitude 450m.
CLIMATE
Attica’s region climate is famous over the world: hot and dry summers give way to surprisingly cold winters with very little rain overall. Mild and cool winters and cool summers. Grapes ripen well without difficulties.
SOIL
Clay soil chalky substratum covered by a layer of stony clay allowing for drainage and soil heating.
METHOD OF PRODUCTION
Red vinification at medium temperature, preparation in tanks, then they transfer to new French oak barrels for maturing 16 months at least, bottling and remain in bottles for one year in underground wine cellar of winery.
CHARACTERISTICS
Deep dark red color, shiny, medium-intense aromas bouquet of dry fruits, satisfactory oily, smooth and balanced acidity, rich body, long lasting aftertaste with notes of dried nuts and berries.
OAKING PERIOD IN BARREL
Around 16 months.
ACCOMPANIES
Red meats, hunt with vegetables, yellow cheese medium oaked, lamp.
SERVED
In room temperature (16-18 °C).
EPILINIOS NEMEA
DRY RED OAKED WINE
PROTECTED DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN NEMEA
750ml
VARIETY
Agiorgitiko 100%
REGION
Peloponnese, vineyards of Nemea fields
CLIMATE
Nemea has a relatively typical Mediterranean climate, with mild winters, short springs, warm to hot summers (with several days topping 40°C/104°F), and long autumns.
SOIL
Middle of three zones of different elevations, the so-called ‘semi-mountainous’ zone, at elevations of between 450 and 650 meters.
METHOD OF PRODUCTION
Red vinification at medium temperature, preparation in tanks, shift in oak barrels, preparations for maturing in oak barrels.
CHARACTERISTICS
Ruby color, low clarity, shiny look, bouquet of aromas, balanced taste with elements of dry fruits and nuts, full bodied slightly oily, with long-lasting aftertaste of berries.
AGEING PERIOD
18-24 months.
ACCOMPANIES
With any type of grilled meats, from pork to lamb, red sausages and poultry, casserole and stews, pasta and cheeses.
SERVED
In room temperature (16-18 °C).
