Calidon 2008
| Name | CALIDON |
|---|---|
| Origin | greek |
| Meaning | antique greek town |
| Grape variety | blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Garnacha and Monastrell |
| Harvest | end of August, September 2008, handpicked |
| Origin | mediterranean, Sierra de Gador, about 750 m above sea level, Almeria, Andalusia |
| Winemaking | destemmend and gently crushed, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel-tanks |
| Ageing | in barrels (225 l) of Allier-oak: 6 months in bottles: 18 months |
| Drinking temperature | 16 ºC |
| Colour | dark cherry, garnet edge |
| Nose | ripe berries, herbs and spices |
| Taste | brambles, chocolate, tobacco, wild herbs |
| Food recommendation | Pasta, barbecue, Serrano ham, almonds, olives |
| PRIZES AND AWARDS Concours Mondial 2011 - Brussels - Belgium - silver medal AWC Vienna 2011 - Austria - silver medal AWC Vienna 2012 - Austria - gold medal CINVE 2013 - Valladolid - España - silver medal CWSA 2014 - China - silver medal | |