TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Winemaker   Alexis Machouca
Alcohol   12.8 %vol
pH   -
RS   2.8 g/l
Total Acid   75 meq/l
SO2   110 mg/l
Free SO2   30 mg/l
V.A.   10.6 meq/l
Regionality   Paphos
Appellation   N/A
VINTAGE: 2008
 
CHARACHTERISTICS
Type   Red Regional
Style   Dry
 
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STROUMBELI  Merlot
Red Dry Wine
 
TASTING NOTES
This mountain grown Merlot has deep cherry-red colour with intense fruit flavours reminiscent of black cherries, currants, and blackberries. On the palate, it is rich and wealthy, bursting with flavours of black fruits, backed by chocolate and vanilla oak notes and round, chewy tannins. Though enjoyable at present, this classic wine has the structure and intensity to improve with aging. This versatile wine is an excellent accompaniment to any red meat, poultry, or pasta dish. For a special treat, try it with rack of lamb or roast quail.
 
 
IN THE VINEYARD
 
Soil Type: Limestone
Age Of Vines: 10 - 16 Years Old
Trellising: Horizontal Cuplike
Vine Dendity: 2300/ ha
Irrigation: No
 
IN THE CELLAR
Wood ageing: 12 months in French Oak Barrels
Total production: 4000 cases of 6 bottles
 
 

AGEING POTENTIAL

This wine can be aged for 3-4 years
 
 
BLEND INFORMATION
Merlot Noir 100%
 
 
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
It will make an excellent pair with red meat, or a hardy pasta, or even a strong favoured cheese. Though enjoyable at present, this classic wine has the structure and intensity to improve with aging. Drink it now and next year at 16C.
 
 
ACCOLADES

2007 Vintage: International Wine & Spirit Competition U.K. 2010 - Bronze Medal

2006 Vintage: 4th National Wine Competition  2009 - Silver Medal