Structure
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: ripe fruit, plum, cherry, chocolate
Palate: red fruit, spice
Bright, youthful dark ruby with an intense nose of ripe plums and cherries, chocolate and spicy undertones, and a broad palate of velvety tannins, moderate acidity and vibrant red fruit.
What it pairs with
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Grilled pork chops
Semeli recommends grills; the velvety tannins and moderate acidity suit pork fat. -
Pasta with red sauce
Named by the producer, the plum and cherry fruit matches tomato directly. -
Mediterranean vegetable bake
Semeli lists Mediterranean cuisine; the Syrah spice lifts roasted peppers and aubergine.
Facts
- Producer
- Semeli Estate · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Agiorgitiko, Syrah
- Classification
- PGI Peloponnese
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €10-12 at retail
Frequently asked about Semeli Oreinos Helios Red
What does Semeli Oreinos Helios Red taste like?
Semeli describes a bright, youthful, dark ruby red colour with an intense nose of ripe fruit, plums and cherries, chocolate and some spicy undertones. The palate is broad with good body, medium but velvety tannins, moderate acidity and vibrant red fruit flavours.
What grapes are in Semeli Oreinos Helios Red?
It blends Agiorgitiko from Nemea, which brings plum and cherry aromas, with Syrah for its intense, spicy and blackberry character. Semeli does not publish the proportions.
What temperature should it be served at?
Semeli specifies 14 to 15 degrees Celsius, cooler than a full-bodied red, which keeps the fruit vibrant.
What food pairs with Semeli Oreinos Helios Red?
The producer recommends Mediterranean cuisine, red meat dishes, grills, pasta with red sauce and a selection of cheeses.