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Red aged wine from the native variety Vlahiko, from selective vineyards of Zitsa’s wine region which is aged in oak barrels for at least 12 months.
SOIL: Calcareous soils with steep slopes, which provide them with good drainage from water.
VINIFICATION: Grapes are handpicked and transported in small baskets. Classical red vinification, with 12 months of barrel aging in French and American oak..
TESTING NOTES: Rubby red color. Intense bouquet with hints of red fruits, plums, black pepper and bitter chocolate. Velvet in the mouth with vanilla hints and high acidity. Gentle tannins.
SERVING COMBINATIONS: Red meats, sausages and mature cheeses.
Viticulture in Epirus and especially in Zitsa has a long history, with its wines enjoying a long-standing reputation, as its viticultural zone cultivates three endemic varieties (not only in neighboring countries, but even in nearby regions), white Debina and the red Vlach and Bekari. After all, Lord Byron, a famous philhellene and a leading representative of Romanticism, has the honor of being one of its singers.
