Atalanti, Greece
Domaine
Hatzi Michalis is a fully integrated vineyard,
winery and bottling plant situated on approximately
seventy hectares in the Atalanti Valley. The
Domaine is located approximately 6km from the
sea. Its location helps to prevent frost in
the winter and moderates temperatures in the
summer and autumn months. The vast estate underwent
a series of changes. In 1974, eleven years
after phylloxera destroyed all of the vines,
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While
waiting for the vines to mature, the winery
sustained itself by raising turkeys. To this
day, the noble bird adorns each of his labels. (Click
image to enlarge) |
The
Domaine has successfully planted and vinified
noble grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon,
Chardonnay, Merlot, Grenache and Syrah, as
well as many indigenous grapes. After harvest,
all grapes are transferred from the harvest
baskets into pneumatic presses and crushers.
After fermentation, all Domaine wines are aged
in French oak barrels under controlled conditions.
Depending on the type of wine, many styles
enjoy cellar aging in the bottle for an additional
year or two. For more info please visit www.hatzimichalis.gr
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Merlot:
First introduced in 1992, Wine & Spirits Magazine declared
it one of the best wines of the year. The wine is
made solely from Merlot grapes and is bottled in
dark long neck bottled to protect and conserve the
wine. It is a vibrant deep red color with spice and
vanilla aromas. On the palate, it is soft and fleshy
with hints of wood.
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Cabernet
Sauvignon: A full-bodied dry wine that is aged
in French oak barriques. It is garnet in color
with a complex and aromatic bouquet with a medium
to long finish.
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Cuvee
Maison: An elegant wine made from a blend of
Cabernet Sauvignon, Xinomavro and Limnio grapes.
It is ruby in color with a complex aromatic bouquet
filled with cinnamon, clove and plum. The three
varieties combine their attributes to form a medium
wine with moderate tannin and a medium finish.
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Chardonnay:
One of the best Chardonnays in Greece, this wine
is partially matured in French oak barriques and
then again in the bottle. It is pale gold in color
with aromas of pears, apricots and nuts.
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Ambelon:
A dry white wine made from the Robola grape. It is
pale yellow and bright with hints of green. Intense
youthful citrus aromas are present on the nose and
on the palate. The wine should be drunk young to
enjoy its freshness.
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Domaine
White:
A blend of Athiri,
Assyrtiko and Robola. An easy drinking and versatile
wine with aromas of lemon, pears, and mineral. Pale
yellow in color. Medium bodied with crisp acidity
and flavors similar to the nose with a soft, and lingering
finish. Serve well chilled to accompany anything from
appetizers, seafood to poultry, pairs well with Asian,
Mediterranean cuisines.
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Ex-Vinis Nemea: The Agiorgitiko grape produces this
dry red wine. The scents of ripe fruit, cherries
and spice are present on the nose. On the palate,
it is dry with moderate tannin and moderate acidity.
It is medium bodied with a lingering finish.
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Laas: A
limited production dry white wine named after
the ancient Greek word for stone. It is made from
a blend of Assyrtiko, Athiri and Robola grapes
that are grown on the northern facing stone-paved
earth of the Domaine.
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Ex Vinis Naoussa:
A new addition to the Athenee portfolio. It is a
dry red wine made from the Xynomavro grape in the
Naoussa region of Greece. It has a bright ruby color
with spicy and cinnamon flavors and aromas. With
ample tannins to support a balanced structure, this
wine can be drunk now or kept for up to 5 years.
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Kapnias
Red: "Kapnos", the Greek word meaning smoke.
A red dry wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon. The
grape must is fermented and matured in oak for
one year, thus adding to its smoky flavor. This
wine is a new and limited production addition
to the Athenee portfolio.
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Kapnias
White: "Kapnos", the Greek word for smoke.
A barrel fermented and oak aged white dry wine
made from the Chardonnay grape. Its prolonged barrel
aging enhances the smoky character of the wine.
This wine is a new and limited production addition
to the Athenee portfolio.
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Syrah:
Clean, fresh and filled with ripe black berry flavors.
With time spent in oak, the wine takes on a slight
smoky character as well as firm tannins. This wine
can be drunk now or over the next two years.
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Sauvignon
Blanc
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Fresco
Nouveau: Available
November 2006-a unique Beaujolais-style red wine
from the Greek Mavroudi grape.
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Dionysus'
Chora White: Bright,
straw-yellow color. Soft, simple style with attractive
aromas of pear and tropical fruits. Well balanced
with nice acidity and good finish. Excellent
companion for sea-food, broiled or grilled fish,
poultry or pork in white sauces.
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Dionysus'
Chora Red:Vivid,
bright red colour, with cherry and strawberry
aromas and spicy hints. Round taste and fruity
aftertaste.
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Veriki: A new and exciting release from
Hatzimichalis Estate. A blend of 50% Chardonnay
with 50% Robola fermented in stainless steel tanks.
A medium intense nose of tropical fruit, green fruits
and minerals. Medium bodied with lively acidity
and flavors of green apples, mineral, citrus. This
wine pairs well with seafood, raw bar, appetizers
and grilled poultry dishes.
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