Minos Palace Red

 

The Winery’s most recognizable label continues a course of more than 25 years in a market with increasing demands. A landmark in the development of Cretan wine.

A combination of the red grape varieties Kotsifali (80%) and Mandilari (20%). It has a purple colour, the aroma of dried fruits raisin and prune and a light vanilla flavour. It has a rich, balanced and lasting flavour.

The grapes are cultivated in privately owned and contracted vineyards within the zone of A.O. PEZA and yield approximately 800 kilograms per 1.000 m2.
The vinification is carried through with the classic method of red vinification in special containers.

The wine remains for 9 months in oak barrels, for 3 months in tanks and then it is bottled. It can be aged for 4 years.