2014 Giannikos Winery Eclipse Merlot

Name: 2014 Giannikos Winery Eclipse Merlot
Brand: Giannikos Winery
SKU: GIAN-14601
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Type of Wine	Red
Country	Greece
Region	Peloponnese
Winery	Giannikos Winery
Vintage	2014
Grape	Chardonnay
Content (Alc)	0.75 ltr (14%)
Drink window	2019 - 2026

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90 Parker

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Giannikos Winery owns 8 ha of vines in two locations, one in Corinth around the winery and the other in Mycenae near the famous archaeological site and birthplace of Greek viticulture almost 4000 years ago. Both vineyards are strictly organically grown as it is believed that only naturally grown vines can produce healthy grapes that form the basis of their quality wines. Another important aspect is the influence of the sea on the microclimate. The cooling winds, together with the Mediterranean sun and the soil, provide the best conditions and are the reasons that Giannikos Winery is already very popular and known internationally, but given the small production.

Greece has a rich heritage of indigenous grape varieties and Giannikos Winery's philosophy is to unite tradition and new technology. That is why they grow organically and harvest and prune carefully by hand. In the winery, they use modern steel tanks, state-of-the-art machinery and French oak barrels from selected manufacturers.

The Eclipse is the red topper of Giannikos and is seen as the Greek Pomerol. Of course, this wine is also certified organic. The Merlot grapes are picked and sorted by hand, after which this wine matures for 12 months on new French oak barriques of 225ltr. In the glass, the wine has an intense ruby red color. In the nose we first smell notes of plum, a little strawberry and sour berries and warm jam and as the wine comes loose, layers are also released with chocolate, dark cherries and herbs. On the palate, the Eclipse is creamy, full bodied with soft tannins and a long finish. This Eclipse is delicious with grilled steaks, caramelized grilled vegetables, roasted chicken and mushrooms.

Fun fact: The label was inspired by the observations of the Greek astronomer Archimedes.

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Type of Wine	Red
Country	Greece
Region	Peloponnese
Winery	Giannikos Winery
Grape	Chardonnay
Biological certified	No
Natural wine	No
Vegan	No
Vintage	2014
Drinking as of	2019
Drinking till	2026
Alcohol %	14
Alcohol free/low	No
Content	0.75 ltr
Oak aging	Yes
Sparkling	No
Dessert wine	No
Closure	Cork
Parker rating	90
Tasting Profiles	Earthy, Complex, Dark fruit, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Tannines, Full
Drink moments	Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard