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Winemaker's Note
Bright golden-yellow color. Dominant aromas of white flowers and stone fruits on the nose complemented by subtle vanilla notes from the barrel. The aromatic intensity rolls onto the rich and full-bodied mouth where the oily sensation is masterfully balanced by the vibrant crispness. Very long finish.
Varieties
Chardonnay 100%
Origin
PGI Florina
Food Pairing
The wine is a perfect match to grilled white meats, grilled lobster, pumpkin ravioli, mushrooms in white sauce, semi-hard ripened cheeses.
Analytical Data
The year was marked by very high temperatures and intensely dry conditions, rendering the growing season as one of the warmest recorded in the region. The long adaptation of the variety at “Palpo” block, along with our vineyard management expertise and vigilance played a crucial role in maintaining high quality standards. The continuous monitoring and the implementation of targeted viticultural techniques even on a vine per vine basis ensured healthy and fully ripened fruits despite the challenges.
Harvest: By hand, it began on 20 August 2024, earlier than ever before on this block. The yields were lower than the average, reaching 7,400 kg of grapes per hectare.
‘Palpo’ is located at Agios Panteleimonas, in the region of Amyndeon. This high-altitude Chardonnay planting has been among the very first for the variety in the broader area of Florina, Northern Greece. Even more so, it took place at Block #3, a parcel with a distinctive, atypical to the standard soil structure of the zone.
Planting year: 1989
Exposure: ΝW
Pruning system: Double royat & single guyot
Planting density (plans/ha): 4,000
Slope: 8%
Soil pH: 8.2
Soil: : Sandy clay loam
Rigorous bunch selection on conveyor belt. Cold soaking. Fermentation in French oak barrels of 225 liters (50% new, 50% of older uses). Maturation for 6 months in barrels with mild lees stirring (bâtonnage).
