2023, Notios Red, Gaia Wines

A vivacious red wine with spicy flavours of fresh herbs, liquorice and summer pudding fruits.

About the Winery: Gaia Estate, established in 1994 by Leon Karatsalos and Yiannis Paraskevopoulos, is a pioneer in modern Greek wine. Operating from wineries in Nemea and Santorini, they are renowned for crafting cutting-edge wines that explore the potential of indigenous Greek grape varieties.

Grape Variety: 85% Agiorgitiko, 15% Syrah – Agiorgitiko is a fragrant red wine grape native to Greece's Peloponnese peninsula, known for producing wines with exceptional maturity, supple tannins and flavours of red cherry, plum and sweet spice. Syrah adds structure, colour and complexity, contributing notes of blackberry, black pepper and violets along with firmer tannins and a touch of smoke.

Appearance: Deep ruby with youthful purple hues; bright and limpid with moderate legs.

Aroma: Intense aromas of summer pudding fruits with spicy flavours of fresh herbs and liquorice, underpinned by black pepper and a hint of violet.

Palate: A refreshing, velvety texture with soft tannins underlying a well-structured palate, leading to a delicious, vibrant finish.

Body: Medium. The wine is described as having a velvety texture and a well-structured palate, indicating a balanced and present body without being overly heavy.

Acidity: Medium. The wine is described as having a "refreshing" quality, which suggests a balanced acidity that contributes to its vibrancy.

Cellaring Potential: Short. Best enjoyed young for its vibrant fruit; drink within 2–4 years of release.

Perfect Pairing: Red Meat, Poultry, Cheese

Serving Temperature: 15–16°C for reds

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