Buy online Abaton Gold Selection Agiorgitiko Bio-PGI red wine 750ml by Tsantalis. Deep ruby red color with great intensity. Bold aromas of small dark fruits, spices and vanilla on the nose. Dry palate, with well-structured tannins and a full body. Complex aromas of ageing, coffee and bitter chocolate accompany the fruity and spicy character. Aftertaste is long, complex and impressive. APPELLATION: Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Mount Athos TYPE: Red dry wine VARIETAL COMPOSITION: Cabernet Sauvignon (80%) & Limnio (20%) PRODUCT OF ORGANIC FARMING * The grapes are handpicked and sorted on a conveyor belt before crush * Two-days pre fermentation cold soak at 8-10°C * Alcoholic fermentation for a period of 15-20 days at controlled temperatures of no more than 25°C * Traditional red vinification in open oak vats (50 hl); this traditional Mount Athos Vinification Technique supplies the grape must with enough oxygen for fermentation and imparts a rich aroma and smooth taste that is enhanced by ageing * Malolactic fermentation in open oak vats * The final blend is made five months after harvest and the last racking takes place about six months later. The wine is filtered very lightly Maturation: 16 months in oak barrels 300Lt Barrels: 100% French oak (50% first fill 50% 2nd and 3rd fill) Further ageing in bottle for at least 12 months before release. Vintage year: 2015