# Anemos Red (NV)

- **Producer:** Ktima Palivou
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Agiorgitiko
- **Region:** Peloponnese, Greece
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €12
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** strawberry, cherry, blackcurrant, violet, grape

## About this wine

Ktima Palivou was established in 1995 in Ancient Nemea by George Palivos. Today, the estate is managed by his daughters, oenologist Evangelia Palivou—who trained in Burgundy—and Vassiliki Palivou. The family cultivates over 50 hectares of organic vineyards in the heart of the Nemea zone. The name 'Anemos' translates to 'wind' in Greek, representing the estate's fresh, youthful expression of the indigenous Agiorgitiko grape grown on calcareous clay slopes at 420 meters altitude.

## Interesting facts

- Anemos translates to wind in Greek, reflecting the winery's fresh, unoaked expression of Agiorgitiko.
- The estate winemaker, Evangelia Palivou, completed her oenology and chemistry studies in Burgundy.
- Vineyards are situated at an altitude of 420 meters in Ancient Nemea on deep calcareous clay soils.

## Food pairing

With low tannins and bright, refreshing acidity, this unoaked Agiorgitiko offers exceptional versatility. It pairs seamlessly with light meat dishes, tomato-based pasta sauces, and Mediterranean cuisine without dry or astringent clashes. Its soft tannic profile even allows it to pair successfully with heartier grilled fish steaks.

## Wine making process

Grapes are sustainably and organically grown on estate vineyards and harvested by hand. Vinification focuses on retaining primary fruit expression through short skin contact. Must and skin coexistence lasts approximately 6 to 7 days with minimal pump-overs at controlled fermentation temperatures of 20 to 25 degrees Celsius. Fermentation occurs entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks without oak aging to maintain pure varietal character.