Markou Emeis Red 2021 (750ml) Counoise freshly cut lemons and sourdough

freshly cut lemons and sourdough

while the tannins look on

14 months in 100% new French oak

Our Cabernet Sauvignon leads with aromas of classic black cherry and cassis

Compared to both 2007 and 2004 by the estate and representing only 39% of the total production

Markou Emeis Red 2021 (750ml) Counoise freshly cut lemons and sourdoughThe Markou estate is now being run by the fourth generation of the Markou family to organically farm the hills above Athens. This 50 50 blend of Agiorgitiko (Ah yore YEE teekoh) and Mandilaria (pronounced as it looks) is made using carbonic maceration (which would be less confusing if it were known as carbonic fermentation) meaning that the grapes are not crushed and are placed in sealed containers filled with carbon dioxide that penetrates the grapes