Varieties : Mantilaria, Aidani, Asyrtiko, Athiri and Mavrathiro

Locality : Thira (Santorini)

Vineyard : Thira (Santorini)

Ground : established terraces of the island's sandy volcanic soil.

Microclimate : Mediterranean , with intense sunlight, humid nights, low rainfall, for extensive ripening.

Harvest : August

Vinification : extensively ripened grapes, sun-dried for fifteen days, then controlled fermentation.

Bottling : I. S. ROUSSOS PTY LTD, winery in the Episkopi district of Santorini.

Average production (in bottles) :
First year available : bottled, 1974

Characteristics : syrupy, a sun-ripened sweetness and after-taste, mildly tannin, full aroma and a glowing, deep, red colour.

Alcoholic content : 10.5%
Serving temperature : 8o - 10o C
To accompany : set aside for Holy Communion.

Weight: 1.50kgr [Shipping Times & Rates]