Description
Karavitakis winery was created from Manolis Karavitakis who until today is the owner. The company was founded in 1998 when just two labels were the company’s portfolio: Ampelonas White and Ampelonas Red. The winery started being built in 1999 in Pontikiana village located west from Chania city in Crete, and was completed the following year. Facilities at that point covered just the production purposes. In 2009 the winery is renovated, new machinery is incorporated and the surrounding area is developed so that visitors can be hosted. The company has 30000 square meters of private vineyards close to the winery where most of the grapes needed are cultivated. Also many local vineyard owners have established a cooperation with the winery for selling their grapes to Karavitakis estate. Within these years Karavitakis estate has created and continues to produce several high quality wines from native and international varieties with great success. Also a unique dessert wine from Romeiko variety was produced. This type of wine was never considered possible and gave a significant ”push” to our local variety which was neglected. Today Karavitakis estate produces between 85000 and 95000 thousand bottles per year with the potential of 300000 bottles top, based on the existing infrastructure. These wines are mainly sold in Greece and also in other countries. The company plans to buy and plant 20000 square meters of vineyards and also fund the construction of new building facilities for production reasons.
Klima Red 2012
karavitakis Tasting Note
Kotsifali is used as a base to create a smooth and berry flavored wine. Merlot Is added after being aged in new oak and gives offers dark red color. The final product is succulent and silky. Oak scents are present and together with ripe tanins make this wine ideal for pairing with cheese platters and meat courses. Separate ageing of the wines. Kotsifali for 12 months in 2 years used barrels and Merlot always in new oak for this blend. After 12 months the wines are tasted and blended before bottling . Separate ageing of the wines. Kotsifali for 12 months in 2 years used barrels and Merlot always in new oak for this blend. After 12 months the wines are tasted and blended before bottling .
88- Robert Parker
