Thymiopoulos Rose de Xinomavro Rose

Category : PGI Imathia

Selected - Single Vineyard

Vineyards : The vineyards are located around the village of Fytia at an altitude of 450-650m. They are certified organic, anhydrous and young in age

Light texture, rocky soils based on shale and granite.

Microclimate : The climate in the zone is characterized as warm continental with winds from the sea and Mount Vermio on the other hand playing a catalytic role during the ripening period, maintaining grape temperatures at low levels for the season. In this case, the high altitude vineyards maintain an even lower average temperature due to the greater temperature difference between day and night but also the colder and stronger winds.

Winemaking : The extraction lasts for 10 hours. Fermentation begins with native doughs and lasts for 5 to 6 months. Maturation in oak French barrels of 5 years (500lt) where it remains for 5 months.

Aromatic Characteristics : In the nose intense character of fresh red fruits, mint, minerals and sweet spices.

In the mouth the acidity is high, matching its oily texture.