Description
Aromas of stone fruits accompany the typical minerality of Assyrtiko. Full body with high acidity and soft tannins.
Awards
90 pts Decanter Points
92 pts James Suckling
17 pts Jancis Robinson
93 pts The Wine Advocate Points
a) 50 Great Greek Wines – 14th place
b) Thessaloniki Wine Competition 95/100 Best Greek White Wine
Alcohol
14.5%
Analytical data
dry
2.7 g/l residual sugar
6.2 g/l acidity
3.12 pH
Vineyard
120+ old vines from selected vineyards in the areas of Pyrgos and Megalochori. Yield: 2000kg/ha
Vine density: -
Yield: 2000kg/ha hl/ha
Soil Type
Volcanic soil.
Vinification
Whole bunch pressing. Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel vats.
Maturation
24 months with with fine lees in stainless steel vats and another 6 monhts in the bottle before its release to the market.
Oak influence: No oak.
Months in bottle: 6