Nikolas 2009
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Wine Type:
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Dry Red
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Wine category:
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Protected Geographical Indication Chalkidiki. From Grapes of Organic Farming
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Producer:
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Domaine Claudia Papayianni
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Grape Variety:
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Merlot 100%
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Region:
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Arnea, Chalkidiki
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Altitude:
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350m
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Ecosystem, soil:
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Clay (argil)
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Climate:
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Typical Mediterranean, warm, dry with strong winds
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Vines per Ha:
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7500 vines per ha
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Yield (hl/ha):
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40 hl/ha
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plant density:
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2,40 X 1,30 m
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harvest:
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Merlot 3/9/2009
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Vinification:
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Grapes are pre-fermented and cryo-extracted for 48 hours at 100 C and then vinified with long extraction (20 days) in piston vinificators. 12 months of ageing in French 225 lit oak barrels.
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Barrel used:
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For 12 months
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Bottles produced:
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4.000 bottles
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Tasting comments:
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Clear deep ruby colour with a compex bouquet that keeps developihg . Spice, cinnamon,coffee and tobacco aromas surrounded by plenty of fruits (plum,cherry) and notes of vanilla. Opulent mouth-feel with still intense tannins, discreet acidity and a round finish.
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Storage suggestions:
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Store in dark, clear and cool place
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Serving Suggestions:
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At 14-18 0C
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Techical Data sheet
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Wine category:
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Dry
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Alcohol:
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13% vol
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Total Acidity:
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6,7
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(gr/l,as tartaric acid)
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Volatil acidity:
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0,42
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(gr/l,as acetic acid)
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PH:
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3,2
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Reducing sugar:
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2,4
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(gr/l)
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Total sulphur acid:
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32
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(mg/l)
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Free sulphur acid:
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124
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(mg/l)
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