Boutari Kretikos Red (75cl, 12%)

Boutari Kretikos Red is a red wine from Crete, Greece, blending the indigenous Kotsifali and Mandilaria grape varieties. It is bottled at 12% ABV in a 750ml bottle and produced by Boutari Winery. The grapes undergo a week-long maceration with simultaneous onset of alcoholic fermentation, with fermentation capped at 18°C initially and 25°C during alcoholic fermentation. The nose opens with sweet red fruit, ripe cherry, fresh strawberry and blueberry, with a subtle floral quality. On the palate there are plum and cherry flavours, warm spice, soft smooth tannins and lively acidity. The finish is aromatic and lingering, carrying red fruit and a hint of spice, closing clean without bitterness.