Another grape harvest has reached its end. The year 2007, generally, could be described as one of the earliest. The strict selection of the vineyards which has been practised by 'Katogi & Srofilia' for some years now, intervention in their loads when necessary, and the aid of the weather in the months of August and September have resulted in the grapes which have been harvested being in a first-class state of health and with a high degree of maturity. A tasting of the new wines shows us that 2007 is a great year, perhaps the best of the decade.
In greater detail, the following could be added:
A. WHITE WINES
The year 2007 was marked by a low load in the vineyards, which helped in the very good maturing of the grapes. The new wines have high alcoholic content and are strongly aromatic, while the company's insistence on mountain or semi-mountain vineyards has helped us to achieve very good acidities.
B. RED WINES
The red wines have a deep colour, are high in alcohol content, and concentrated. The load in the vineyards was down by up to 50%, and this in conjunction with the dry, hot summer which we had helped to produce the results described. It is certain that 2007 will give us some very great red wines which will keep us company for many years to come with the great potential for ageing which they possess.
W.S. KAROULIAS and KATOGI & STROFILIA announced today a new long-term collaboration, regarding the distribution and marketing of the high-quality KATOGI & STROFILIA wine products by W.S. KAROULIAS in the Greek and Cypriot market, as of 3 September 2007.
W.S. KAROULIAS SA is one of the leading wine and spirits companies in Greece. The company distributes a range of top international spirit brands in the Greek market, including: CUTTY SARK, FAMOUS GROUSE, JACK DANIEL’S, SOUTHERN COMFORT, TULLAMORE DEW, METAXA, FINLANDIA vodka, SIERRA Tequila, COINTREAU, REMY MARTIN, MATEUS & FREIXENET wines; also the PLOMARI OUZO «IS. ARVANITOU», the tsipouro products of K. TSILILIS and the wine products of «KIR-YIANNI», «DOMAIN SIGALAS», «DOMAIN SPIROPOULOS», «THE UNION OF WINEMAKING CO-OPERATIVES OF SAMOS» and “GENTILINI”.
KATOGI & STROFILIA was established in 2001, through the merger of KATOGI-AVEROF and STROFILIA. With more than 110 hectares of vineyards in its ownership, rented and cultivated jointly, at Metsovo, in Macedonia, in the Peloponnese and in Attica, and with wineries at Metsovo, Anavyssos, and Nemea, KATOGI & STROFILIA is today one of the most dynamic Greek wine-producing companies. The company invests systematically in its vineyards, the technological equipment of its wineries and its human resources, and produces wines from native and international varieties.
The two companies aim to jointly create a major wine distribution vehicle, which further enhances the potential of modern Greek wine-making and extends the quality options of modern consumers.
Strofilia wines sponsored the opening of the international exhibition RRRIPP! Paper Fashion in Benaki Museum
Strofilia, white and red, a wine and a symbol of a whole era, is now on the market with a new face. Inspired by the ideals of the people who created it, who produce it and who have a vision for its future, the new label of Strofilia was designed by Artemis Kokkinaki and retains unchanged its distinctive symbols.
Strofilia white remains a combination of two indigenous varieties, Roditis and Savatiano, but the winemaking is carried out in such a way that it projects a more aromatic and a fresher character. With a cool acidity - a feature which distinguishes it from the first steps, which it took in 1984, and a balanced taste, Strofilia white is a consistent and favourite choice, as it goes so well with a host of different dishes.
Strofilia red has a differentiated composition in terms of varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, apart from Agiorgitiko. Thanks to its elegant, velvety character, it goes perfectly with meat and those dishes, which inspire a thirst for an easily digestible red wine.
Get to know the new white and red Strofilia, taste them and enjoy them with friends. Blend them with the pleasures of the everyday and celebrate with them the simpler moments of life.
Strofilia, white and red, a wine and a symbol of a whole era, is now on the market with a new face. Inspired by the ideals of the people who created it, who produce it and who have a vision for its future, the new label of Strofilia was designed by Artemis Kokkinaki and retains unchanged its distinctive symbols.