KTIMA GEROVASSILIOU

Xinomavro Rose

Tasting Notes

It has a pale pink-salmon colour and aromas of citrus fruits (pink grapefruit), berries, cherries, and strawberries. It presents as rich and well-structured with good acidity and an aromatic finish (sour cherries-cherries).

Food Pairing

shrimp saganaki with tomato, lobster pasta, sushi, and sashimi.

ABV: 13-13.5% 

Grapes: 100% Xinomavro

Ktima Gerovassiliou was established in 1981 and is located approximately 25 km southwest of Thessaloniki. Today, 56 hectares are planted with Assyrtiko, Malagousia, Chardonnay, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc for whites. The red varieties are Syrah, Merlot, Grenache Rouge, Limnio, Mavroudi, Mavrotragano and other local Greek red varieties.

The area’s climate is characterized as Mediterranean with mild winters and warm to cool summers that are tempered by the sea breeze. The soil is mainly sandy with a few clay substrates, calcareous rocks and rich in sea fossils.