Calidon 2006
| Name | CALIDON |
|---|---|
| Origin | greek |
| Meaning | antique greek town |
| Grape variety | blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Garnacha and Monastrell |
| Harvest | end of August, September 2006, 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 purple |
| Nose | berries, spices, coffee, leather |
| Taste | dark berries combined with smoky notes, powerful aromas of spices and game, fleshy |
| Food recommendation | Serrano ham, almonds, cheese, Barbecue |
| PRIZES AND AWARDS AWC Vienna 2010 - Austria - silver medal Berliner Weintrophy 2012 - Berlin - Germany - gold medal AWC Vienna 2014 - Austria - silver medal | |