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Winemaker's Note

Deep bright rose colour. Overabundant bubbles pointing out the wonderful smells of Xinomavro. Enticing aromas of wild strawberries, mellow cherries and ruby tomato. Hearty to taste, with perky acidity and long-lasting sweet taste, every bubble comes as an explosion to the aforementioned characteristics. Uniquely tasteful, having a bright balance between acidity and sugars.

Varieties

100% Xinomavro

Production

n/a

Ageing

2-3 years

Cellaring

The base wine stays on its lees and is frequently stirred for three months.

Origin

Selected contracted vineyards of the area of Agios Panteleimon, in the PDO zone of Amyndeon, Northwestern Greece

Food Pairing

Excellent pair with Mediterranean cuisine, spicy dishes of the Asian cuisine and oily fishes. It can also be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif or after a meal.

Analytical Data

Alcohol:  12% abv
pH:  2,88
Titratable acidity:  7,9 g/lit
Volatile acidity:  n/a
Residual sugar:  18 g/lit
Phenolic index:  n/a
Color intensity:  n/a
Free/Total sulfites:  n/a

The grapes are sourced from the viticultural zone of Agios Panteleimon within the Amyndeon appellation in Florina, Northwestern Greece. The high altitude (600m) and the poor sandy soils of the area lead to the production of wines displaying finesse and a rare aromatic character. The four surrounding lakes that act as a buffer zone create perfect weather conditions for the cultivation of Xinomavro, more temperate than expected in this continental climate. The great diversification of the vineyard blocks, leads to wide variations regarding the technological and phenolic ripeness of the grapes between the different vintages and requires a meticulous management of each vintage. Therefore, the grapes are classified at the moment of delivery at the winery by alcohol potential, acidity, phenols and bunch weight. This selection, which is carried out every year, allows choosing the proper wine making technique taking into account the quality and the different properties of the raw material.

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