Thema Red Magnum Domaine Pavlidis
€43,40
Thema Red Magnum by Pavlidis Estate is the 1.5L large-format bottle of the estate’s best-known red label, with a more impressive presence and a clearly food-focused character. It is based on a blend of Agiorgitiko and Syrah, two varieties that have adapted very well to Drama’s microclimate and the slopes of Mount Menoikio, at around 400 meters altitude. Agiorgitiko brings softness, red fruit and a more velvety texture, while Syrah gives depth, spicy intensity and a firmer structure.
In winemaking, Pavlidis Estate works with careful harvesting, precise extraction and ageing for one year in French oak barrels, before the wine spends additional time in bottle. This gives it a more complex character, well-integrated tannins and a lovely balance between fruit and oak elements. The Magnum bottle helps the wine evolve more slowly and more harmoniously, making it a very good choice for cellaring, gifting or a larger table.
In the glass, it has a deep ruby color with purple highlights. The nose moves through ripe cherry, sour cherry, plum, sweet spices, vanilla and subtle smoky notes. On the palate it is full, smooth but still energetic, with ripe tannins, clean fruit and a long finish that leaves a lovely impression of spice and oak.
It is a wine that asks for food and company. It pairs very well with beef, lamb, slow-cooked pork, game, tomato-based stews, grilled meats and hard cheeses. Best served at 16-18°C, with some time in a decanter if the bottle is young.
