Lefkadia Amphora Wine 2016 Dry Red. Grapes: Merlot,Cabernet Sauvignon. Made in Russia

Geographical name of origin Kuban

Lefkadia – is a small family winery which grows its grapes at their own wine yard to the south of Russia. The idea with this red wine is to stick to ancient traditions of wine making and thus produce an amphora wine.  The uniqueness of this wine is due to the fact that the fermentation process takes place in clay vessels. The clay vessels used are similar in style to those which were used in ancient times. The fermentation process takes between 6 and 7 months. The main reason to apply clay vessels is that clay is a porous material which allows the wine to breath during the process. This guarantees that the wine is produced in the most natural way possible. After the fermentation process has ended the wine is rich in taste and comes with an aromatic smell. The result is a unique character and the epitome of terroir.

The wine has a rich Bordeaux style color. The aroma is rare and original. The main profile of the wine is that of ripe fruits and red berries like cherry, plum, strawberry, and raspberry. The unique aroma is also due to the addition of special herbs and propolis. The taste is elegant and harmonic with rounded tannins and a long aftertaste.