Fair Wind Red Sabanis

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 40%

Type: Dry Red

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

Region: Selected vineyards of Avlida

Harvest: Early September

Vinification: Separate vinification for each variety. Classic red vinification in stainless vinificators at a controlled temperature.
Malolactic fermentation and partial aging in French oak barrels for six months.

Characteristics: Red color with tawny sheens, unique nose of ripe fruit and impressive bouquet of aromas.
Special wine with tannins well crafted because of the aging process in oak barrels.

Cabernet Sauvignon – a true global icon among red wines. Powerful, elegant, and instantly recognizable, this noble grape thrives in nearly every major wine region. Born in France and adored worldwide, it stands as a symbol of quality and timeless style.

In the glass, Cabernet Sauvignon offers a rich, full body, refined tannins, and vibrant acidity that ensures long and graceful aging. Cooler climates bring out notes of blackcurrant and green pepper; warmer regions reveal ripe black cherry and olive; and in hot areas it transforms into a lush, jam-like expression with a velvety finish.

Bold, structured, and effortlessly sophisticated, Cabernet Sauvignon remains the benchmark for red wine lovers everywhere — always memorable, always impressive.

Merlot appeared in Greece during the same period as Cabernet Sauvignon as it was a variety used for the production of wines similar in style to the Bordeaux wines. The first varietal Merlot emerged quite a few years later and ever since it has earned the trust of producers and consumers alike.

Besides the classic combination with Cabernet Sauvignon, the Greek Merlot is quite often blended with Xinomavro, which plays down its heady and aggressive tannins and adds enticing flavours of red and black fruits. It also has the property of stepping up the ageing rate of the wine, rendering it ready for consumption within a shorter period of time.