New Distinction for Navarino Vineyards

 

Navarino Vineyards, the destination’s organic winery, received two prestigious awards in the international challenge of AWC Vienna 2016, where 12,826 wines from 1,866 producers in 41 countries were competing.

KOTYLE Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 was awarded a gold medal while KOTYLE Chardonnay 2014 was presented with silver.

The grapes used in the production of the Kotyle series – named after a clay drinking vessel known as King Nestor’s Cup – are harvested by hand and gently pressed at our winery, resulting in red and white vintages that are later bottled and stored in the Costa Navarino cellars.

Kotyle White is based on Chardonnay, a variety which originated in France but has been cultivated in the region for over 40 years. Vinification and maturation for six months takes place in new French oak barrels of 225 liters, in contact with the wine’s lees. The character of the wine stands out for its complexity and intensity.

Kotyle Red is based on Cabernet Sauvignon, another French variety that has been grown locally for more than 40 years. The grapes come from non-irrigated, low-yield, old vineyards in Messinia, at an elevation of 700 meters. Vinification and maturation for six months takes place in new French oak barrels of 225 liters, in contact with the wine’s lees. Exuberant, with a complex bouquet of spicy aromas.

AWC Vienna is considered to be the largest officially recognized wine competition in the world.