Red dry, blend of two varieties

Merlot-Mouhtaro

P.G.I. CENTRAL GREECE  

The land:
Merlot vineyard planted in 1992 at the South / South-East slopes of Helicon mountain in Boeotia Greece (62 km South East of the Delphi oracle).
Altitude of 280m. 
Guyot training system, 4200 vines per ha
Cultivated by hand.
The soil: Clay, Gradient 3%-5%
Yield per ha (approx.10000 sq.m): 9000 Kg
Harvested by hand.
Name of the plot: Deep Creek

Mouhtaro vineyard at the South/South-East slopes of Helicon mountain in Boeotia Greece (top of 1280m).
Altitude of 380-420m.
Bush vines, 4440 vines per ha.
Cultivated by hand.
The soil: clay & gravel (stony), Gradient 3%.
Non irrigated vineyard.
Yield per ha (approx.10000 sq.m.): 7000 kg
Harvested by hand.
Name of the plot: Pyrgaki

The wine:
Color: Red deep ruby.
Aromas: fresh red fruit (red berry,red & black cherry)
& floral (cherry blossom).
Acidity medium & tannins are Medium, Round
Flavor: fresh red fruit & sweet spices (cinnamon)
Body: medium, good aftertaste.