The Black Sheep Rosé Syrah- Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Dry Rosé Wine
Protected Geographical Indication Pangeon
The Black Sheep, an eccentric name for a product that stresses out its diversity and particularity. This is an elegant wine that refers to the rosé wines of Provence. Its thoroughly modern philosophy is evident from its contemporary appearance and its screw cap. It is produced at the Mackedon Winery at Platanotopos, Kavala, while the vineyards are found in a small distance.
The special vinification of the Black Sheep rosé begins with the early harvest of grapes highlighting the particular characteristics of both Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon varieties.
A wine of light pink color of salmon with violet hues. It has a pleasant nose of citrus zest, mango, strawberry and apricot. In the mouth it is velvet and balanced with a crispy acidity.
Served at 8-10oC. Ideally, it accompanies Mediterranean dishes, like grilled fish and meat with Greek herbs, seafood and pasta with tomato sauce, cooked dishes with olive oil, colorful salads, fruit and light desserts. You can also enjoy as an aperitif.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Type of wine: Dry Rosé Wine
Appellation: Protected Geographical Indication Pangeon
Varietals : Syrah 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%
Production Area : Northern Greece, in Macedonia, at the local community of Platanotopos, near the town of Kavala, on the slopes of Mount Pangeon.
Vineyards : Linear vineyards planted in average soils among the foothills of Mount Pangeon.
Harvest : First days of September.
Vinification Method : Rosé vinification begins with the early harvest of the grapes of the two varieties Syrah-Cabernet Sauv. We let the marc grapes and the juice for a small period of time into the press, in order to take the willing color. Then we lightly press them with the vacuum press. Fermentation takes place at controlled low temperatures. The wine matures with thin lees of the white variety Ugni Blanc.
Analytical Data :
Alcohol: 12.4% vol
Total Acidity: 6.6 g/l
Residual Sugar: 3.4 g/l
pH: 3.12
Tasting Notes :A wine of light pink color of salmon with violet hues.It has a pleasant nose of citrus zest, mango, strawberry and apricot. In the mouth it is velvet and balanced with a crispy acidity.
Aging :Will respond to aging for up to 2 years after harvest.
Perfect Pairing :Served at 8-10oC. Ideally,it accompanies Mediterranean dishes, like grilled fish and meat with Greek herbs,seafood and pasta with tomato sauce, cooked dishes with olive oil, colorful salads, fruit and light desserts. You can also enjoy as an aperitif.