WEL 17
Ecosystem Xinomavro Reserve Vieilles Vignes Single Block Barba Yannis 2019
Greece, Amyntaion
Xinomavro
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Awards
18 pts Jancis Robinson
93 pts The Wine Advocate Points
Certifications
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
1.9 g/l residual sugar
6.96 g/l acidity
3.38 pH
Vineyard: Single Block Barba Yannis
Single Block "Barba Yannis", 3,71 ha, Amyndeon plateau, 40°40'45.88"N, 21°41'35.93"E, at 647 m / 2.128 ft., with north west exposure, facing mount Voras. Planted in 1919, 100% ungrafted bush vines (Gobelet).
Vine density: 6.300
Yield: 26 hl/ha
Soil Type
Sandy clay loamy soil, over limestone conglomerates, of adequate drainage.
Vinification
De-stemming, light crushing, cold soak - skin contact, alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeast isolated from the specific block, at gradually increasing temperatures, maintenance of wine “sur lies” for 24 months with regular stirring.
Maturation
24 months in new Allie - Jupilles French oak casks, medium grain, white toasted and 12 months in bottle before release. No treatment or filtration before bottling.
Oak influence: 24 months in new Allie - Jupilles French oak casks, medium grain, white toasted and 12 months in bottle before release. No treatment or filtration before bottling.
Months in bottle: 12