Calidon 2004
| Name | CALIDON |
|---|---|
| Origin | greek |
| Meaning | antique greek town |
| Grape variety | blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Garnacha and Monastrell |
| Harvest | September 2004, 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: 4 months in bottles: 18 months |
| Drinking temperature | 16 ºC |
| Colour | dark cherry with garnet rim |
| Nose | fruity flavours of ripe cherries, bramble, spices |
| Taste | soft tannins, powerful, toasty and flavourful |
| Food recommendation | Serrano ham, cheese and almonds |
| PRIZES AND AWARDS Bacchus 2006 - Madrid - Spain - silver medal AWC Vienna 2011 - Austria - gold medal | |