Why Akra

THE ORIGINS OF THE NAME, BETWEEN PAST AND FUTURE

Akra (from the ancient Greek summit, peak) indicates the highest point of a place, the highest part of a city, but also its pulsating center of life. Think of the Greek acropolis akros (ἄalto), polis (city), which from the elevated position fulfilled the defensive, religious and political role. The peak embraces the horizon with a broad gaze. The peak is symbolically closer to spirituality and transcendence. The peak requires deeper roots. Akra is also the ancient name of the city of Acre: four letters that indicate, with the brevity and strength typical of the classical Greek language, not only the geographical location of the place, but also the territorial characteristics and its distinctive features. So the etymology of a word becomes “etymology of a place” and the sound becomes form.

White Akra

CalabriaN IGT

Great wine knows how to convey the spirit of a place, evoke its scents and characteristics, with harmony and kindness. Thus Akra Bianco, in addition to appearing on our tables with a sunny and elegant appearance, immediately reflects, from the first glass, the scents of the vineyards of Santa Venere, in Castrovillari, surrounded by orchards (citrus, peaches…) that we incredibly also taste in the wine. The loose and nutrient-rich soils, the wise balance of Moscato grapes, a delicate oenology give a wine with an inebriating but elegant scent, a fresh, juicy body, with the right inviting flavor. The vinification in steel preserves the original characteristics of the original grapes intact.

STYLE white and dry fruity

SOILS deep, evolved, brownish red in colour

REFINEMENT steel and bottle

PAIRINGS mediterranean salads, sushi, grilled fish, cold cuts, cheeses

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Red Akra

Terre di Cosenza Aglianico DOC

Akra’s first red is a truly captivating wine. It conveys the warmth of these lands in its robust body, but with the gentleness and freshness of the winds that blow from Sila and Pollino and surround the vineyards in Santa Venere. It is a young, jovial, juicy wine, with aromas of small fresh fruits (raspberry, blackberry) and light spicy notes, of black pepper, typical of the Aglianico grape. A respectful vinification, with moderate extraction and fermentation in steel, gives a glass with a beautiful bright ruby color. The consistency of the fruit, given by the low yields per hectare and the perfect ripening that is obtained in the light of the Mediterranean, gives a rich but brilliant palate, with a decisive and very silky tannin that accompanies us to the finish of delicate fruit and spices.

STYLE dry red, fruity, full-bodied and with a spicy touch

SOILS deep, evolved, brownish red in colour

REFINEMENT steel and bottle

PAIRINGS cured meats, medium or hard cheeses, white and red meats, including grilled ones

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Pecorello Akra

TERRE DI COSENZA DOC

Made from Pecorello grapes, this wine reflects the unique character of the region’s deep, reddish-brown soils. The winemaking process involves hand-picking the grapes, followed by destemming, pressing and fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine ages sur lie for four months, further refining in steel and bottle for at least two months. With an alcohol content between 12.5% and 13.5%, Akra Pecorello stands out for its intense aromas of wild flowers and delicate marine notes. On the palate, it is dry and firm, with a savoury aftertaste that makes it particularly appetising. Perfect with cured meats, fish and white meats, it is an immediately pleasant and versatile wine.

Pairings: Cured meats, fish, white meats.

STYLE dry white, floral, iodized

SOILS deep, evolved, reddish brown in colour

REFINEMENT steel and bottle for at least two months

PAIRINGS cold cuts, fish, white meat

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Rosato Akra

Terre di Cosenza DOC

Dry rosé wine that enchants with its freshness and fruitiness. Produced from Aglianico and Magliocco grapes, this wine comes from deep, reddish-brown soils. The vinification involves the manual harvesting of the grapes in crates, followed by destemming and pressing. The must undergoes cold static decantation and ferments in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature for 20-25 days. Subsequently, the wine ages sur lie for four months, with a final refinement in steel and bottle for at least two months. With an alcohol content of between 12.5% and 13.5%, Akra Rosato stands out for its intense aromas of red fruits and violets, with a delicate iodine note. On the palate, it is fresh and dry, with a pleasant tannic aftertaste. Perfect to pair with cured meats, fish, cheeses and white meats, it is a versatile and immediately appreciable wine.

STYLE dry, fruity, fresh rosé