DOMAINE KIKONES MARON

GRAPE VARIETY: Sangiovese 100%

GRAPE ORIGINATION:: Located in Maronia, Thrace 

Sorting : By hand

CLIMATE: Located in Maronia, Thrace and cover a surface of 10ha in total. The climate in the region is very mild, affected by the Thracian sea breeze and the Ismaros mountain. The soil is red clay loam enriched with large amounts of silicon dioxide stones (Quartz). The red color of the soil is due to high quantities of iron integrated which brings spiciness to the wines produced from the region. The cool winds coming from the Rodopi mountains in the North are smoothened by the sea breeze which makes the area unique for cultivating vineyards and produce high quality grapes, the raw material for great wines 

Visual: A ruby red, medium - bodied, rich flavored wine with spicy ripe plum, blackberry and violet aromas lying on an oak background. On the palate

Nose: Rich and  intense wine with spicy ripe plum, blackberry and violet aromas lying on an oak background.

Taste: Black cherry, present tannins, elegant, with a delicate oaky presence from the start to the lingering, generous finish.

Vinification: Aged 12 month in French oak, 1/3 in new, 1/3 in two years and 1/3 in three years old barrels. Bottling: unrefined and unfiltered.