Dry White 
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Winemaker's Note
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Cellaring
Batonnage in stainless steel tank for 2 1/2 months
Origin
Private vineyards and contract-growers in Agios Panteleimonas, Florina
Food Pairing
Balanced, exuberant, and easy to drink with salads and seafood or on its own as a refreshing aperitif
Analytical Data
The grapes are sourced from the viticultural zone of Agios Panteleimon within the Amyntaion appellation in Florina, Northwestern Greece. The high altitude (600m) and the poor sandy soils of the area lead to low vineyard yields (up to 40Hl/Ha) and slow ripening that results in a rare aromatic intensity especially for white grape varieties. Thanks to the four surrounding lakes that act as a buffer zone, the vines experience more temperate weather conditions than expected. We distinguish and treat accordingly two different vineyard types for Roditis: Those with high canopy and drip irrigation give good ripeness and balance between alcohol, acidity and intense aromas. Those with low canopy that are head-pruned at low height and dry-farmed give lower yields, later harvest dates, and high acidity with big mouthful.
We cold soak the Sauvignon Blanc entirely and partly the Roditis coming from the irrigated vineyards. Thus we maximize the extraction of aroma precursors into the must. Fermentation takes place at temperature ranges from 16 to 18°C in stainless steel tanks except for about 10% of the low-canopy Roditis that ferments in new oak at 20°C. After fermentation an enzyme-aided batonnage on the lees shapes the final fatty character.
