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Artion is the premium red wine of Vlassides Winery; a true work of art.
The wine is produced from varieties grown exclusively in the estate’s own vineyards. Its varietal composition differs slightly every year, in order to bring out the best qualities of the wine.
Artion is a blend of Merlot grapes from the Karamanos vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon from the vineyard at Afames and Shiraz from the Katoshi vineyard. Merlot gives it a rich, velvety character, whereas Cabernet Sauvignon helps it to evolve during a ten-year period and Shiraz revives it, giving it a breath of “freshness”.
The wine matures in new French barrels for eighteen months, followed by two years in the bottle.
The wine is unfiltered and is recommended to be decanted and served at 18°C.
Award
Year of Harvest
Gold Medal
14th International Cyprus Wine Competition 2023
2018
Gold Medal
23rd Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2023
2017
Silver Medal
Decanter World Wine Awards 2023
2017
Silver Medal
EXPOVINA Wine Trophy 2021 Zurich
2016
Gold Medal
12th International Cyprus Wine Competition 2019
2014
Gold Medal
12th International Cyprus Wine Competition 2019
2016
Gold Medal
12th International Cyprus Wine Competition 2019
2015
Gold Medal
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2019
2015
Silver Medal
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2019
2014
Silver Medal
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2019
2016
Gold Medal
11th International Cyprus Wine Competition 2018
2012
Bronze Medal – Score 86
Decanter 2018
2012
Artion
Varieties:
17% Merlot
39% Shiraz
44% Cabernet Sauvignon
Soil Composition:
Calcareous
50% Sand
25% Clay
25% Silt
Vinification:
The vinification of the three varieties takes place separately. Maceration lasts up to 15 days. The wine finishes its alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in new oak barrels. After the fermentation the wine matures in new French oak barrels for 18 months followed by two years in bottle. It is bottled unfiltered.
Organoleptic Characteristics:
- Visual aspects: Deep ruby color.
- Aromas and taste: Extroverted and exuberant, 2017 Artion offers generously its pluralistic aromatic and tasty character with sour cherry aromas, raspberry jam, white pepper, butter caramel, coffee, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate and herbs.
- Structure: the aromatic concentration, the moderate (+) acidity, the rich tannins, the full body and its long lasting aftertaste, result in a unique wine for the taster.
- Ageing potential: 10 to 12 years.
Harvest Information 2017:
| Ethanol: | 15% Vol |
| pH: | 3,32 |
| Total Acidity (H2SO4): |
4,24 g/l |
| Reducing Sugars: | 1 g/l |
| Rainfall: October until July |
751mm |
| Harvest Temperatures (Μ.Α.) |
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| Cabernet Sauvignon | |
| Lowest: | 17°C – (9/2017) |
| Highest: | 28,5°C – (9/2017) |
| Merlot | |
| Lowest: | 18,5°C – (8/2017) |
| Highest: | 29,5°C – (8/2017) |
| Shiraz | |
| Lowest: | 18,5°C – (8/2017) |
| Highest: | 29,5°C – (8/2017) |