CAVALIERI LAZARIDI RED 2013
Dry Red Wine
Protected Geographical Indication Drama
Cavalieri LAZARIDI refers to the title of Cavaliere that has been awarded to Nico Lazaridi’s family members, in recognition of their contribution to the Italian Republic.
Our latest creation is an excellent blend of the famous varieties of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot and Sangiovese coming from selected low yield vine-plots of our own vineyards at the local communities of Agora and Pigadia in Drama region.
A wine with deep purple color and intense aromas of red berries, chocolate, cedar and nuts with some hints of herbs. A full body wine with interesting fatty acidity and soft tannins. In the mouth you find the same aromas with a more fruity character. It has long, massy and complex finish. Served at 16-18oC. An excellent match for aged cheeses, grilled meat, red meat and game cooked dishes with complex sauces.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Type of wine:Dry red wine.
Appellation:Protected Geographical Indication Drama.
Varietals:Cabernet Franc 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Merlot 15%, Sangiovese 35%.
Production Area:From selected low yield vineyards in northern Greece- Macedonia, at the local communities of Agora and Pigadia.
Vineyards:Northeastern vineyards gently sloping, with average composition soils at an altitude of 250m.These are the best conditions for the development of varieties and the maturation of the fruit.
Harvest:September.
Vinification Method: Each variety follows separate fermentation in stainless steel tanks, at low temperature for one week. The vinification starts with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and then we add Sangiovese. The whole procedure takes around 15 days and is followed by the malolactic fermentation. The wine ages in new or second used oak barrels for 12 months.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol: 15,1%
Total Acidity: 4,60 g/l
Residual Sugar: 3,3 g/l
pH: 3,54
Tasting Notes:Deep purple color. Intense aromas of red berries, chocolate, cedar and nuts with some hints of herbs.A full body wine with interesting fatty acidity and soft tannins.In the mouth you find the same aromas with a more fruity character.It has long, massy and complex finish.
Aging:Will respond well to aging for up to 6-8 years after harvest.
Perfect Pairing:An excellent match for aged cheeses, grilled meat, red meat and game cooked dishes with complex sauces.
Serving Temperature:16-18oC.