PORFIRITIS
Information
Avgoustiatis belongs to a group of rare Greek varieties. It has Italian origin and since the 14th century its origin in Greece is Zakynthos. It is cultivated in a small area, mainly in the Ionian Islands and Western Peloponnese.
Production
It is produced with the traditional red winemaking process and before the bottling, the wine matures for 14 months in oak French barrels. Afterwards, it matures in the bottle.
Characteristics
It is characterized by intense, deep, velvet red colour with rich bouquet with flavours of pepper and violet in harmony with the vanilla of the oak barrel.
It is paired perfectly with roasted red meats, venison, and hard cheeses.
Possibility of maturation 8-10 years.
It is served at room temperature (18°C).
PORFIRITIS
Information
Avgoustiatis belongs to a group of rare Greek varieties. It has Italian origin and since the 14th century its origin in Greece is Zakynthos. It is cultivated in a small area, mainly in the Ionian Islands and Western Peloponnese.
Production
It is produced with the traditional red winemaking process and before the bottling, the wine matures for 14 months in oak French barrels. Afterwards, it matures in the bottle.
Characteristics
It is characterized by intense, deep, velvet red colour with rich bouquet with flavours of pepper and violet in harmony with the vanilla of the oak barrel.
It is paired perfectly with roasted red meats, venison, and hard cheeses.
Possibility of maturation 8-10 years.
It is served at room temperature (18°C).