RAPSANI RESERVE

APPELLATION: Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Rapsani

TYPE: Red dry wine

VARIETAL COMPOSITION: Xinomavro (1/3), Krassato (1/3), Stavroto (1/3)

Tasting Note

Ruby red color. Aromas of juicy blackberries and plums with elegant notes of spices, leather and licorice. The palate is round and rich with balanced acidity and lingering tannins. Medium to long finish.

• WINEMAKING
• VINTAGES
• AWARDS AND SCORES

• Vine parcels from Sub-zone B (250-500 meters alt)

  • Harvest: handpicked at the end of September – mid October
  • Traditional fermentation for 8-10 days in open top cement tanks 
  • Ferments are hand plunged twice or even three times per day in order to achieve a gentle extraction
  • Malolactic fermentation
  • Maturation: 12 months  in French oak barrels 300 Lt (40% new – 60% 2nd and 3rd fill) 
  • Ageing: At least 12 months in the bottle before release

  RAPSANI RESERVE is a wine with great ageing potential evolving the depth of its character.

• 2016 Vintage

  ABV (alc by vol)	pH	TA (gr/lt)	RS
  12.8	3.72	4.93	2.6

   

  2015 Vintage

  ABV (alc by vol)	pH	TA (gr/lt)	RS
  13	3.68	4.9	2.4

   

  2014 Vintage

  ABV (alc by vol)	pH	TA (gr/lt)	RS
  13.1	3.64	5.17	1.9

   

  2013 Vintage

  ABV (alc by vol)	pH	TA (gr/lt)	RS
  13.0	3.5	5.36	1.9

   

  2012 Vintage

  ABV (alc by vol)	pH	TA (gr/lt)	RS
  13.10	3.57	5.40	1.9

   

  2011 Vintage

  ABV (alc by vol)	pH	TA (gr/lt)	RS
  13.20	3.50	5.06	1.9

   

  2010 Vintage

  ABV (alc by vol)	pH	TA (gr/lt)	RS
  13.10	3.57	5.40	1.9

   

  2009 Vintage

  ABV (alc by vol)	pH	TA (gr/lt)	RS
  13.10	3.53	5.40	1.9

   

  2008 Vintage

  ABV (alc by vol)	pH	TA (gr/lt)	RS
  13.15	3.63	5.02	1.9

• 2016 Vintage 

  TEXSOM IWA 2022 – PLATINUM

  THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRITS COMPETITION 2022 – GOLD / 91 points

  THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRITS COMPETITION 2021 – BRONZE

  SOMMELIERS CHOICE AWARDS US 2020 – GOLD (91 points)

  ROBERT PARKER’s WINE ADVOCATE (End of August 2020) – 90 points
  

  TEXSOM IWA 2020 – SILVER

  THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRITS COMPETITION 2020 – SILVER

  MUNDUS VINI (Spring Tasting) 2019 – SILVER

   

  2015 Vintage 

  SOMMELIERS CHOICE AWARDS US 2019 – BRONZE / 78 points

  TEXSOM IWA 2019 – SILVER

  BERLINER WEIN TROPHY (Summer Tasting) 2018 – SILVER

  BERLINER WEIN TROPHY 2018 – GOLD

  MUNDUS VINI (Spring Tasting) 2018 – SILVER

  PAR WINE 2018 – GOLD

   

  2014 Vintage

  ROBERT PARKER’s WINE ADVOCATE (June 2017) – 86 points

   

  2013 Vintage

  MUNDUS VINI 2017 – GOLD 

  TEXSOM IWA 2017 – BRONZE 

   

  2012 Vintage

  MUNDUS VINI 2015 – GOLD & BEST RED WINE FROM GREECE IN THE SHOW

  ROBERT PARKER’s WINE ADVOCATE (August 2016) – 89 points

  WINE AND SPIRITS (August 2016) – 89 points & Best Buy

   

  2011 Vintage

  BERLINER WINE TROPHY 2015 – SILVER 

  ROBERT PARKER’s WINE ADVOCATE (December 2015) – 90 points

   

  2010 Vintage

  THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS AND TEXSOM INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION 2014 – BRONZE                     

  THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION 2014 – GOLD 

  WINE & SPIRITS MAGAZINE (Aug. issue 2014) – 86 points & Best Buy

  WINE ENTHUSIAST – 91 points

   

  2009 Vintage

  SELECTIONS MONDIALES DE VINS CANADA 2013 – GOLD                

  THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION 2014 – GOLD 

  ULTIMATE WINE CHALLENGE AMERICA 2014 – Good / Recommended 

  WEINPRESS WINESYSTEM AG – SILVER 

  WINE AND SPIRITS (August 2013) – 90 points / Year’s Best & Best Buy

   

  2008 Vintage

  SELECTIONS MONDIALES DE VINS CANADA 2012 – GOLD                     

  THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION 2012 – GOLD 

  WINE AND SPIRITS (August 2013) – 90 points /  Best Buy

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Gold medal for 2013 vintage at MUNDUS VINI 2017. Isn’t it great to have “gold” on your everyday table?