Theopetra Estate Limniona 2021
Limniona is a native Greek red variety originating in Thessalia, in Northern Central Greece. The Theopetra Estate vineyard sits on the hillside slopes of PGI Meteora around the Meteora Rocks and the Cave of Theopetra. Here, the climate is continental, with cold winters and sunny, dry summers. Frequent northerly winds from the Pindos Mountain cool the vines and prevent the development of disease. High diurnal temperature ranges during spring and summer impart the grapes with intense aromas, high natural acidity and concentrated flavours. The Limniona grapes were hand-picked and carefully sorted. At the winery, whole bunch fermentation took place with selected yeasts lasting for five days before being transferred to a pneumatic press for gentle pressing. Malolactic conversion took place to soften and round out the palate. The wine was aged in French oak barriques (90%) and American oak barriques (10%) mostly of second use for 12 months, before being bottle aged for a further 12 months. The Theopetra Estate Limniona is a supple, elegant and fruity red wine with aromas of cherry, raspberry, sweet quince and dried figs complemented by hints of nutmeg, clove and black pepper. On the palate, silky tannins with ripe, red berried flavours and a long, smooth finish.
