KING OF DREAMS
2015
PGI DRAMA
DRY RED WINE
Nico Lazaridi proudly presers the Joe Lynn Turner signature wine “King of Dreams”, commemorating the legendary rock vocalist for his internationally acclaimed talent and artistry.
This specially created blend takes its name from Turner’s most popular song during his collaboratuon with the band “Deep Purple” and captures the classic and melodious flavor of his vocal style and performance
Type of wine: Dry Red Wine.
Appellation: Protected Geographical Indication Drama.
Varieties: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot
Vinification Method: Classic red vinification with a long extraction, increasing the proportion of the grapes/must in order to achieve a greater output in tannins and color giving a long life at the final product. Ages for 18-20 months in new French oak barrels and stays in the bottle for 18 or more months in ideal cellar conditions.
Analytical Data
Alcohol: 14.5%
Total Acidity: 5.59 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1.5 g/l
Tasting Notes: Deep ruby colour with garnet shades. Intense and complex nose reminiscent of red mature fruit (strawberry, cherry) and black fruit (blackcurrant, plum, fig) harmonically combined with notes of chocolate, coffee, tobacco and coconut, spices and some hints of botanical notes. Full mouth with high levels of round tannins, medium acidity and a long aftertaste. The flavours in the mouth follow the ones of the nose.
Aging: Will respond to aging for up to 10-15 years after harvest.
Perfect Pairing: Served at 18-20οC, with red meat dishes in intricate sauces, game birds and other game meat and ripe, spicy cheeses.