A unique fresh red wine from Tuscany!
Yes, it's a boy! ... And it's ... a Rooster! Cuccuvaia now has a baby brother! The Kokoras 2014 Domaine San Gabriel Archangelo, of our favorite exuberant Greek producer from Tuscany, Stavros Tsoukas, is finally here. From the same varietal and from the same vineyard as Cuccuvaia, but without any oak, the Kokoras 2014 stands out and impresses with its freshness and the unexpected complexity.
Insisting in the kingdom of the birds, and the biodynamic cultivation and natural winemaking, "il Greco" Stavros Tsoukas, excels in the heart of the Montecucco DOCG zone in Cinigiano municipality in the Maremma region of Tuscany. He continues to produce excellent wines that are the secret cult of the region.
The Sangiovese, Tuscany's flagship variety proves that besides great aged wines, it can be used for the production of young, fresh red, very interesting wines.
The Kokoras is intended to be consumed within the next two - three years. Do not take too long.
Pale ruby ​​color in the glass, indicative of natural winemaking.
Not at all shy nose, it impresses from the outset with its fruity, complex structure. Plum, strawberry and cherry impress initially, with earthy aromas gaining ground as it breathes. Damp earth, mushroom and wet leaves are combined with freshly brewed coffee, leather and hints of tomato paste and olive. Cocoa and mineral notes complement the complex aromatic bouquet.
Mouth full of intensity, with medium+ body which balances nicely with the moderate acidity and noticeable but juicy tannins. Strawberry, cherry, mushroom and olive stand out and remain on the palate in the long-lasting aftertaste.