Grape: Liatiko
Region: Crete, Greece
Features: Vegan

Distributor's Notes:

"The figure on the label is wearing a Minoan-inspired dress paying homage to its origin. 100% Liatiko – a short-form of the Greek word for “July”, an early-ripening red variety native to Crete. The vines are dry-farmed and planted on sandy loam soil, in Rethymno, central Crete and Sitia, east Crete. The vines are 580 to 800 meters above sea level. The low yields lead to small grapes with exceptional intensity of flavor, which are hand-harvested during the first week of September. After a 3-day maceration for te extraction of color, the grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks. Expressive aromas of wild berries, strawberry marmalade and butterscotch. Deep and pure, with fine tannins and a juicy finish. 14% alcohol."