{"product_id":"agioritiko-abaton-gold-selection-750ml","title":"AGIORITIKO ABATON GOLD SELECTION 750ML","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduced from the secluded, monastic vineyards of the Holy Mount Athos, the Agioritiko Abaton Gold Selection is a prestigious expression of terroir and ancient winemaking tradition. The name \"Abaton,\" which translates to \"untrodden,\" pays homage to the sacred, pristine nature of the Mount Athos peninsula—a region where organic viticulture is not just a method, but a spiritual commitment to the purity of the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis premium blend marries the international structure of Cabernet Sauvignon (80%) with the indigenous Limnio (20%), an ancient Greek variety famously praised by Aristotle. The fruit is meticulously handpicked and sorted to ensure only the highest quality berries proceed to the \"Mount Athos Vinification Technique.\" This traditional method utilizes open wooden vats (50 hl) during fermentation, a process that facilitates natural oxygenation to soften the wine's robust tannins and develop its signature velvety texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine undergoes a rigorous aging program, spending 16 months in 300L French oak barrels (meticulously split between first-fill and seasoned barrels) to impart complex notes of toasted coffee, bitter chocolate, and warm spices. Following the oak maturation, the wine is bottled with minimal filtration and aged for an additional 12 months in the cellar before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, intense ruby red with great density.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bold and aromatic bouquet featuring small dark forest fruits (blackberry, currant), layered with warm spices, leather, and sweet vanilla.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and bone-dry with powerful, well-structured tannins. The mid-palate reveals complex secondary notes of coffee, bitter chocolate, and toasted oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing \u0026amp; Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideally suited for robust flavors. Pair with premium cuts of red meat (Ribeye steak, Wagyu), roast lamb with rosemary, or wild game (venison, wild boar). It also complements aged hard cheeses like Gruyère or mature Cheddar and earthy mushroom-based dishes. Decanting for 30-60 minutes is recommended to fully unlock its complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABATON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071585300706,"sku":"TSAGABA750","price":85.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/9845\/5778\/files\/0b721aab-6dec-45e2-be09-17185df799e5.png?v=1784449989","url":"https:\/\/www.backroombottles.com.au\/products\/agioritiko-abaton-gold-selection-750ml","provider":"Backroom Bottles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}