Idaia Gi, Kotsifali - Mandilari

Regional Dry Red Cretan Wine
Protected Geographical Indication Crete

Dark red color, rich taste of vanilla, prune, coffee and tones chocolate, the after taste is long and leaves a fruit sensation

  • Variety: Kotsifali 65% Mandilari 35 %
  • Vineyard: Northern dry vineyard in the area of Dafnes in altitude 400-500 M
  • Climate: Soft rainy winter, cool summer
  • Harvest: Between 5-15 Sept
  • Attribution Acre: 700-900 kg/ha
  • Vinification:Classic rose vinification at 26ºC. Ageing for 8 months in oak barrels
  • Accompanies: Red meat, roasted and strongly flavored cheses
  • Vol: 13.5 %
  • Terrain: Calcium-clay

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GRAPE VARIETIES

The production of wines derived from traditional local varieties such as Kotsifali, Liatiko, Mandilaria which are the red ones, and Vidiano, Vilana, Thrapsathiri which are the white ones.

THE WINERY

Idaia winery is a family company whose members have obtained remarkable achievements thanks to their knowledge, experience and love for wine production.