EMPHASIS Tempranillo
Produced from the Spanish variety Tempranillo. The word comes from the Spanish temprano, meaning “early”, a reference to the fact that it ripens faster than any other Spanish variety. Tempranillo has adapted exceptionally well to the microclimate of Drama, and the grapes come from a selected plot on the slopes of mount Menoikio at an altitude of about 400 meters, where low yields per hectare prevail.
Vinification:
The carefully selected date of the night harvest and the exact duration of extraction, contributes to the optimal balance of the aromatic and phenolic potential of the variety of Tempranillo. The wine ages for 14 months in French and American oak barrels with further 12 months in the bottle.
Characteristics:
Dark, red ruby in color with violet sheens. Concentrated aromas of berries, stone fruit black plums, prunes, combined with the sweet characters of the oak. A well-balanced wine with lively acidity, rich but rounded tannins, velvety texture and a persisting fruity and spicy licorice aftertaste. Excellent ageing potential.
Protected Geographical Indication:
PGI Drama
Varieties:
Tempranillo, Single Vineyard
Type:
Dry, Red
Serving Temperature:
16 – 18°C
Food Pairing:
Fatty grilled meats, aged yellow cheeses, cured meats (jamon).
Important Distinctions:
Gold Medal (Vinalies Internationales, Challenge International du Vin, Concours Mondial du Bruxelles, AWC Vienna, Berliner Wine Trophy) etc.
Berliner Wine Trophy
2020
Gold Medal
Mundus Vini
2020
Gold Medal
Berliner Wine Trophy
2018
Gold Medal
Citadelles Du Vin
2018
Silver Medal
Mundus Vini
2017
Silver Medal
Berliner Wine Trophy
2016
Gold Medal
Mundus Vini
2016
Silver Medal
Berliner Wine Trophy
2015
Gold Medal
Decanter World Wine Awards
2015
Silver Medal
Mundus Vini
2015
Silver Medal
Thessaloniki International Wine & Spirits Competition
2014
Silver Medal
Mundus Vini
2013
Silver Medal
Thessaloniki International Wine & Spirits Competition
2013
Silver Medal
Mundus Vini
2012
Gold Medal
The Balkans International Wine Competition
2012
Gold Medal
Berliner Wine Trophy
2011
Gold Medal
Citadelles Du Vin
2011
Silver Medal
Mundus Vini
2011
Silver Medal
Berliner Wine Trophy
2009
Gold Medal
Challenge International du vin
2009
Silver Medal
Berliner Wine Trophy
2008
Gold Medal
Challenge International du vin
2008
Gold Medal
International Wine & Spirit Competition
2008
Silver Medal
China Wine Awards
2008
Silver Medal
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
2007
Silver Medal
AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge
2007
Silver Medal
Vinalies Internationales
2007
Gold Medal
AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge
2006
Gold Medal
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
2006
Gold Medal
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
2006
Silver Medal
Vinalies Internationales
2005
Silver Medal
International Wine & Spirit Competition
2005
Silver Medal
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
2005
Silver Medal