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Oenops Apla Red 2021
Oenops Apla Red 2021
- Country- Greece
- Region- none
- Grape Varieties- Xinomavro 50%, Limniona 30%, Mavroudi 20%
- Alcohol by volume- 13%
- BodyValue: B (A is light, E is full bodied)
ResidualSugar: 2.9
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- Producer- Oenops Wines
- Appealing fruit-driven aromas of cherry, fresh berries and a hint of tomato leaf lead to a smooth, fresh, and intensely fruity palate, with great balance and wonderful vibrancy on the finish.
The grapes were carefully sorted and placed in a combination of stainless steel tanks, open-topped barrels and concrete tanks. Following a short cold-soak to extract colour, aromas, flavours and tannic structure, a slow, gentle fermentation took place with selected and wild yeasts. Maturation took place in old, previously used barrels, concrete vats and stainless steel tanks. Having spent six to nine months on its fine lees, the wine was blended and bottled. No new oak was used to preserve the purity of the fruit.
Appealing fruit-driven aromas of cherry, fresh berries and a hint of tomato leaf lead to a smooth, fresh and intensely fruity palate, with great balance and wonderful vibrancy on the finish.
Country | Greece |
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Vintage | 2020 |
Bottles Per Case | 6 |
Bottle Size | 75 |
2 cases 10% off | Yes |
Winery | The grapes come from a range of specially selected vineyards across Northern Greece, particularly from cool-climate regions, where the Mediterranean climate is tempered by strong continental influences. The Xinomavro is sourced from Naousa, Rapsani, and Amyntaio, the Limniona comes from the mountainous area of Thessaly, while the Mavroudi comes from Thrace, near the border with Turkey. The vines are trained using a variety of methods, which have been tailored to suit the variety, and vigor of the vine and the terroir, however, most are Double Cordon, to keep yields low and concentrate the flavors in the fruit. The majority of the vineyards are cultivated following organic principles, although they are not certified, and all grapes are hand-harvested in the cool of the night to retain freshness. |