ANTARES

Dry red wine - Protected Geographical Indication “Ilia”

The Antares has a different varietal composition (Avgoustatis and Mourvedre) and a different character, it is
distinguished by its intense deep velvet red color, and its rich bouquet of flowers with perfumes of pepper
and violet in harmony with the vanilla from the oak barrel. “Sweet” to begin with, with subtle tannins, it has
a medium body and a lasting aftertaste. It accompanies red and white roasted meats, game, poultry and
hard cheeses. The annual production is approximately 4,500 bottles and has an aging potential of 6-10
years.
The range of dry, red wines of our company is accomplished with the exploratory vinifications of three greek
red indigenous varieties cultivated in Mercouri Estate: Avgoustiatis, Refosco Mercouri (which after a 140
years continuous cultivation in the estate can be considered a “greek variety”) and Mavrodaphne.

Varietal composition: 60% Avgoustiatis, 40% Mourvedre
Place of production: Mercouri Estate’s vineyards on the western coast of the Peloponnese, near Ancient Olympia
Method of production: Classic red vinification with selected yeasts and temperature control
2015 production: 4,000 bottles
Colour: Intense, deep, velvet red
Aromas: A wine with a generous bouquet of leather and pepper, in harmony with the cinnamon and the vanilla of the oak wood. Its taste is strong and pleasant with fine tannins.

Goes well with Roasted red and white meat, poultry, hard cheeses, etc.

Chemical analysis: Alcohol content: 13.5 % vol.
pH: 3.60
Total acidity: 5.8 g/l
Residual sugar: 2.5 g/l
Maturing period: 12 months in French oak casks (Allier, Never, Vosges) of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th use
Aging potential: More than 10 years
Recent distinctions:

2010
• CONCOURS INTERNATIONAL DU VIN, Thessalonique
“Αntares” 2004: Gold
2007
• DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS, U.K.
“Αntares” 2003: Silver
• GOURMET PRIZES, Greece
“Αntares” 2003: Distinction
2006
• CONCOURS INTERNATIONAL DU VIN, Thessalonique
2003 vintage: Silver
• PROWEIN 2006: “Anything but Chardonnay”
“Αntares” 2003: ««
• DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS, U.K.
“Αntares” 2003: Commended
Bottling: 750 ml bottles
OLD VINTAGES: 2013, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001,
1999

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Quantity

0.75L

Origin

Ilia – Greece

Packing

6 bottles per box