The most famous brand name of the NICO LAZARIDI Winery is related to the company’s history, as well as to the oenological revival of the Prefecture of Drama in 1987. The vineyard, where the grapes are cultivated, encompasses perimetrically the Château Nico Lazaridi Winery, which is fully adjusted to the natural environment.
Type of wine
Dry Red Wine
Appellation
Protected Geographical Indication Drama.
Varietals
Cabernet Sauvignon 60 %, Merlot 40%.
Production Area
Northern Greece, in Macedonia, at the local communities of Agora, Pigadia, Adriani, in the valley and the low hills on the South-East of Drama town.
Vineyards
Moderately sloping ground up to an altitude of 250 m with a north-east exposure, provides perfect growing and ripening conditions for these varieties.
Harvest
September
Vinification Method
Classic red wine vinification with délestage method, ages for 8-12 months in French oak barrels.
Analytical Data
Alcohol: 14,3% Total Acidity: 4,55g/l Residual Sugar: 3,13 g/l pH: 3,6
Tasting Notes
Deep red color, elegant with delicious tannins. It presents a pleasant nose of blackberry jam and violets, while the palate discerns an impressive transition to spices, hazelnut and nougat. The long aftertaste of caramelized fruit and mint lives up to its geographical indication.
Aging
Will respond to aging for up to 6-8 years after harvest.
Perfect Pairing
Served at 16-18οC with grilled meat and game cooked dishes with complex sauces.