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Winemaker's Note
Bright lemon color. Intense nose with aromas of rose, orange blossom, peach, and lychee fruit that roll into the palate. The rich, layered mouthfeel with the vanilla notes is beautifully balanced a crisp acidity. Lingering aftertaste.
Varieties
Chardonnay 60%, Gewürztraminer 40%
Origin
PGI Florina
Food Pairing
Pairing wonderfully with green salads with souse of citrus, fish, chicken and yellow cheeses.
Analytical Data
On the warmest year ever recorded in the region, the consistent, systematic work in the
vineyard, the vigilance in monitoring weather data, and the informed decision on the best
time to harvest each variety were crucial components. We started harvesting Gewürztraminer on 14 August 2024 and Chardonnay on 16 August 2024. Both varieties benefited greatly from the heat and dry conditions during the ripening season.
From selected vine parcels, both privately owned and collaborative, scattered around the village of Agios Panteleimonas, in Florina, the cooler wine region of Greece situated in the northwestern part of Macedonia. The conditions met in this high-altitude plateau that reaches 600 meters altitude are continental-ish in terms of weather, with cool and often snowy winters, mild summers, and notable diurnal temperature variation. The mountainous surroundings and the beneficial impact of the neighboring lakes render the poor sandy soils of the vineyards ideal for growing white varieties as well -both native and international- bringing out their quality features (aromas, acidity, structure).
Skin contact in low temperatures. The fermentation of Chardonnay took place in a combination of stainless steel tanks (50%) and 225lt-French oak barrels (50%) (2nd and 3rd use), with mild lees stirring for 6 months, while part of the oaked fermented quantity underwent malolactic fermentation as well. On the other hand, Gewürztraminer was fermented solely in stainless steel tanks with occasional lees stirring for 6 months. The two varieties are then blended.
