Gerovassiliou-Syrah 2021 O.V.V.

Vangelis Gerovassiliou, van Domaine Gerovassiliou uit Epanomi. Ik heb in 2010 zijn domein voor het eerst bezocht, met hem kennis gemaakt, zijn wijnen gedronken  en met hem gedineerd. Het was indrukwekkend allemaal, de man, zijn bedrijf, zijn wijnen en mijn eerste kennismaking met zijn land.

Characteristics

Some of the oldest, low yielding Syrah vines of the estate are vinified separately producing this wine.

Extended maceration of the skins and alcoholic fermentation last about 20 days, follows malolactic fermentation and after that barrel ageing in French oak barrels in the underground cellar.

This wine is richly structured and loaded with complex flavour reminiscent of dark fruits like blackberries and black cherries. On the palate it has a rich, round, opulent feel. The dark fruit character lingers along with subtle oak notes in the long supple finish.

The wine should drink well young yet keep for 20 or more years. After decanting it will begin to reveal its characteristics.

Food pairing: a versatile wine that will complement a wide variety of foods from game dishes to hearty stews, lamb with vegetables and red meats.

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