Iri’s Rose
The Mavrodaphne of Kefalonia grapes for this wine come from a single block within Iri’s Vineyard, named for our daughter. Dry, with lively acidity and aromas of sour cherry, wild mint and pomegranate, this is a gastronomic wine that pairs beautifully with food.
| TYPE | Dry Rosé Wine PGI |
| VARIETIES | 100% Mavrodaphne of Kefalonia. The high quality, low yielding Tsigello clone of Mavrodaphne of Kefalonia is a rare cousin of the better known Renio clone of Mavrodaphne of Patras (which is vinified as a sweet wine), giving dry, complex, elegant wines. |
| GRAPE ORIGIN | The single parcel of Iri’s Vineyard is located within our estate near the village of Minies on the island of Kefalonia. It is named for our daughter and symbolizes the continuation of Gentilini into the next generation. It sits at 60m on the crest of a hill overlooking the deep blue Ionian Sea and has a rocky, limestone terroir with yields of 6000 kg/ha. |
| VINIFICATION | All vinification and bottling is done at the Gentilini winery. The bunches are de-stemmed and lightly crushed and the must sits with its skins for a few hours to develop its delicate colour. The grapes are then gently pressed and the juice ferments slowly under temperature controlled conditions to retain its aromas. The wine is allowed to sit on its lees for 3-4 months to develop complexity. |
| PRODUCTION | Limited to 1400 bottles |
| CLOSURE | Stelvin Screwcap |
| TASTING NOTES | Aromas of sour cherries, strawberries, wild mint and pomegranate. In the mouth it is fruity with lively acidity. |
| FOOD PAIRING | Excellent with appetizers, smoked salmon and tarts. |
| ANALYSIS | Alcohol: 13.5% Alc by Vol Total Acidity: 5.8g/l tartaric acid pH: 3.4 Residual Sugar: 3.3g/l |
| LABEL | This whimsical label, which stands apart from all our other bottles, reflects all the freshness and joy of youth and hope for the future. |
