Red sweet wine that was released in 2005. “Helios” means “sun”, as the summer sun is vital for its production.
Serving Helios Sweet Red wine
Should be served at 10°C and is ideal for chocolate based desserts, such as chocolate tart, caramel au beurre sale et chocolat noir and tarts with dried figs or black fruits. It would well accompany crema catalana or other desserts with burnt caramel. Helios will also complement some traditional Cretan pastries and pies, such as “kalitsounia” or “sfakiani pita”.
Wine Details – Helios Sweet Red
Helios Red Wine Vinification
After the harvest, we dry the mature grapes in the sun for about seven days. After drying, classic white vinification follows. The long lasting fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 17°C.
Alcohol : 14.8% vol
Residual sugar : 168.7 gr/lt
Total acidity : 7.8 gr/lt
Total Sulfur : 195 mg/lt
pH : 3.17
It has been matured for ten years in used French oak barrels
The ageing potential of this sweet wine is up to twenty years.
500ml
Helios Red Awards
| Year | Country | Competition/Degustation | Vintage | Distinction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Australia | The Real Review – Huon Hooke | 2005 | Silver medal |
