Varieties : Mantilaria, Asyrtiko
Locality : Thira (Santorini)
Vineyard : Thira (Santorini)
Ground: established terraces of the island's sandy volcanic soil.
Microclimate : Mediterranean , with intense sunlight, humid nights, low rainfall, for extensive ripening.
Harvest : (2003) August
Vinification : partial crushing of the Mantilaria grape and vented in parallel with a Mantilaria/Asyrtiko blend.
Bottling : I. S. ROUSSOS PTY LTD, winery in the Episkopi district of Santorini.
Average production (in bottles) : 6,500
First year available : bottled, 1974
Characteristics : a lively, rosy colour, the fragrance of pomegranate, sweet rose and ripe tomato and a full, attractive taste.
Alcoholic content : 12.5% vol
Sugar : < 2gr/litre
General acidity : 5.7 gr/litre
Serving temperature : 12o - 14o C
To accompany : pasta dishes, pies, flans and casseroles.