Aspros Lagos Red – Douloufakis Dry Wine

Protected Geographical Indication “CRETE”

Robust | Solid | Well structured

The wine colour is dark ruby, nearly purple. It has a rich, complex aromatic bouquet, including gooseberry, a whole range of dark fruits, pepper and hints of vanilla from the barrel. Its flavour is full and rich with fruity and spicy characteristics. The structure is balanced and the tannins are rich and powerful.

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Red wine that was released in 1997 as “Douloufakis Cabernet Sauvignon”. Its name and label were redesigned in 2002 and 2006. “’Aspros Lagos” means “White Hare”. It is the placename of the vineyard.

Serving Aspros Lagos Red wine

‘Aspros Lagos red wine should be served at 17°C and pairs well with all dishes made with veal meat, grilled or cooked. It would well accompany lamb or goat in the oven and chops.

It would also perfectly accompany many kinds of cheese like three-year-aged “graviera” (cheese from Crete) and other aged yellow hard kinds of cheese

Wine Details -Aspros Lagos Red

Aspros Lagos Red Wine Vinification
Classic red vinification in stainless steel tanks. The fermentation takes place at 24°C to 28°C.

Alcohol : 14.2% vol
Residual sugar : 1.9 gr/lt
Total acidity : 5.3 gr/lt
Total Sulfur : 95 mg/lt
pH : 3.77

The wine matures in French oak barrels for twelve months. We use 20% new barrels, but also second and third use barrels.

The wine is capable of ageing for up to ten years and by doing so becomes richer and more complex

750ml, 1.5lt, 3lt, 5lt

Aspros Lagos Red Awards

YearCountryCompetition/DegustationVintageDistinction
2023GreeceThessaloniki I.W.S.C.2020Bronze medal
2020GreeceThessaloniki I.W.S.C.2017Silver medal
2019GreeceThessaloniki I.W.S.C.2016Bronze medal
2018GreeceThessaloniki I.W.S.C.2015Gold medal
2018JapanSakura2014Silver medal
2014GreeceThessaloniki I.W.S.C.2011Gold medal
2013GreeceThessaloniki I.W.S.C.2010Grand Gold medal
2012GreeceThessaloniki I.W.S.C.2009Gold medal
2011GreeceThessaloniki I.W.S.C.2008Gold medal
2011GreeceThessaloniki I.W.S.C.2007Gold medal
2011GreeceThessaloniki I.W.S.C.2006Gold medal
2010BelgiumConcours Mondial de Bruxelles2007Silver medal
2010FranceChallenge International du Vin2007Bronze medal
2009GreeceThessaloniki I.W.S.C.2006Gold medal
2008U.K.London, IWSC2005Bronze medal
2007FranceChallenge International du Vin2004Gold medal
2007U.K.London, IWSC2004Bronze medal

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