Winery Κτήμα ΜερκούρηΞηρός Ερυθρός
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The Ξηρός Ερυθρός of the Winery Κτήμα Μερκούρη is in the top 0 of wines of Letrina.
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Discover the grape variety: Perlaut
Simple, fresh dry whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate and understated aromas of citrus and white flowers. Discreet rustic profile. Almost extinct, preserved in INRAE varietal collections for its heritage value; bears witness to the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of the South-West. Rare French white grape, once grown in the South-West.
Informations about the Winery Κτήμα Μερκούρη
The Winery Κτήμα Μερκούρη is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Letrina to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Letrina
PGI of western Peloponnese (Ilia district, municipalities of Iardanos and Pyrgos, PGI 1993, vineyards tempered by Ionian proximity). Refosco signature red — first planting and cultivation of this Friulian Italian variety in Greece, now extended to other zones, structured profile with red fruits and spiced notes. Agiorgitiko, Mavrodafni, Merlot and Syrah as complementary reds. Distinctive red specialisation, identity of ancient Elis.
The wine region of Peloponnesos
Southern Greece, the country's 2nd region by volume, high-altitude vineyards (200-900 m). Signature Agiorgitiko at Nemea ("Hercules' Blood"): deep ruby reds with signature notes of black cherry, plum, blackberry, sweet spices and a balsamic touch, supple tannins and a velvety palate — fleshy and accessible. At Mantinia (600 m), pink-skinned Moschofilero gives aromatic whites (rose, citrus, white flowers). Sweet fortified Mavrodaphne, fresh Roditis.
The word of the wine: Sulphur
An antiseptic and antioxidant substance known since antiquity, probably already used by the Romans. But it was only in modern times that its use was rediscovered. It will allow a better conservation of the wine and thus favour its export. Sulphur also gave the 18th century winegrower the possibility of extending the maceration period without fearing that the wine would turn sour and thus go from dark rosé wines to the red wines of today. Excessive sulphur, on the other hand, kills happiness, paralysing the aromas and causing headaches.
