Syrah Sabanis

Variety: Syrah 100%

Type: Red Dry Wine

Wine category: P.G.I. of Central Greece (Protected Geografical Indication)

Region: Harvesting of the fruit is done by hand from semi-mountainous vineyards of low-area yield with south-eastern orientation located at the area of St Ioannis, Aulida.

Harvest: Early September

Vinification: Classic red vinification. Maceration for 22 days followed by malolactic fermentation in oak barrels. Matured in French oak barrels for 12 months.

Characteristics: Deep red colour, ripe fruit aromas with blackberry, cherry and fruit of the forrest top notes.

Syrah became widespread in Greek vineyards in a relatively short time, making high-quality wines. Undoubtedly, this is no coincidence, for many producers consider Syrah a variety that thrives in the warm Greek climate.

The Greek Syrah wine approaches very much the Syrah style of the New World, exhibiting high alcohol content, prolonged extraction, dense structure, powerful tannins, medium acidity and mellow aromas of black fruits, violet and spices. It qualifies for ageing. It frequently pairs with other international and local varieties in blends of northern Greece and with Kotsifali in Crete, for it enhances and highlights (often more so than Cabernet Sauvignon) the quality of the local varieties, thus producing more interesting results.