Nostos - Alexandra's Organic Dry Red

Nostos - Alexandra's Organic Dry Red
Characteristics: Clear with dense ruby color and rich legs. Fruity aromas that are simultaneously dense and fresh. Aromas include strawberry, black cherry, mulberry, some notes of tobacco and spices. Full and dry mouth with smooth tannins and again, fresh fruit. It has a long and clean finish that accentuates the spices present. Food Pairing: Nostos Alexandra’s is best served with roasted meats and casseroles.
Vinification: The red varieties Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache, are vinified separately in temperature-controlled tanks. Syrah is being vinified in oak casks, whereas Mourvèdre and Grenache in stainless steel tanks. Maceration lasts from 12-25 days depending on the variety. After maceration is complete, the wine is racked into oak barrels (75% French oak, 25% US oak) where malolactic fermentation takes place and it matures for 10 months. All barrels are bought new and are replaced every 4 years.
Variety: Syrah 40%, Grenache Rouge 40%, Mourvèdre 20%
WARNING
Under the Liquor Licensing Act 1990 it is an offence:
For liquor to be sold and delivered to a person under the age of 18 years. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units ($3 260 for 2018-19)
For a person under the age of 18 years to purchase liquor. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units ($1 630 for 2018-19)
Licensee: Perry Nicholas, License Number 100403
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