Wines from Canava Roussos
Canava Rousos Santorini
Dry white, PDO Santorini
Grapes: Assyrtiko, Aidani
Vinification: Classic white vinification
Tasting notes: Fresh, light lemon color. Bouquet of peach, pineapple and pear,
with notes of white blossoms and a pleasing, fresh acidity.
Food Pairing: Serve at 10-12oC, with all seafood. Goes especially well with
fish, lobster and hard, salty cheeses.
Canava Roussos Nykteri
Dry white, PDO Santorini
Grape: Assyrtiko
Vinification : Classic white wine vinification. Aged 6months in oak
Tasting Notes: Light lemon in color with flashes of gold. Bouquet of honeydew
melon with gentle hints of honeycomb and vanilla.
Food Pairing: Serve at 10-12oC, with charcoal grilled fish, smoked meats and
sausage, dishes with white sauces and aged cheeses.
Canava Roussos Vinsanto
Sweet White, PDO Santorini
Grapes: Assyrtiko, Athiri, Aidani
Vinification: Very ripe grapes are sun-dried for 15 days and then fermented
under controlled conditions.
Aged in oak for less that 1 year
Tasting Notes: Deep honey color with hints of gold. Beautiful bouquet of dried
figs, plum and nuts together with caramel and vanilla notes on the palate. Delicate sweetness
cut by citrus rind that lingers on the finish.
Food Pairing: Serve at 8˚C, with nuts, fruitcake, fruit preserves and chocolate
morsels, or simply as an aperitif.
Canava Roussos Mavrothiro
Sweet Red
Grapes: Mavrothiro, Mandelaria, Assyrtiko
Vinification: Very ripe grapes are picked and sun-dried for twenty days and
then the 3 varieties are vinified all together.
Tasting Notes: Rich, dark color with aromas of wild cherry, blackberry,
cinnamon and clove. Complex flavors with hints of sweet spice and a pleasing sweetness on the
palate.
Food Pairing: Serve at 8˚C, with nuts, fruitcake, fruit preserves and
chocolate. Drink also as an aperitif or as a mixer in cocktails.
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About the Winery:
Founded in 1836 by brothers Mannolis
and Yannis, the Roussos family winemaking tradition is being carried on
today
by Yannis Roussos II, a member of the 5th generation. One of
the
first to introduce bottled wine to the Santorini market, Yannis has also
been a
strong advocate for the protection of the historic vineyards from
tourist
development and an ardent supporter of the local farmers. Although not
certified, Yannis, like most of the producers and growers on the island
are
able to practically cultivate their vineyards organically, because of
the
natural protection from disease and pests that the volcanic environment
has
created.
Canava Roussos Contact: Agape Roussos 22
Zisimopoulou Street Tel: 0030 210 9400017 Cell: 0030 6972420640 Fax: 0030 210
9416699 [email protected] www.canavaroussos.gr
Importer: Petropoulos
Imports, Inc. 6817 Whitby Ct. Clemmons NC 27012 tel: 336-7122823 cel:
336-7826652 Fax: 336-7122823 [email protected]
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