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Wine Type | Dry White |
Wine Category | Regional wine of Heraklion |
Region | Metaxochori of Heraklion, Crete |
Vineyards | Mountain vineyards of the estate and the St. George Epanosifi Monastery |
Varietal Composition | Malvasia Di Candia 50% - Vilana 20% - Dafni 30% |
Soil type | Clay loam |
Microclimate | Mediterranean (cool summer & mild winter) with a north exposure to sea winds of the Aegean Sea |
Harvest | Early September |
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Vinification Method | * Separate vinification for each variety with static settling * Cold maceration treatment for a 6 hour period * Selection of the free flow must (μέχρι 0,2 bar) * Low temperature during the entire process of fermentation (14 degrees Celsius) * Aging on fine lees for 2 months and bottling |
Organoleptic Characteristics | * Goldish yellow color * Flowers, muscat and citrus fruit * Oily body with balanced acidity, nervous with aromatic mouth |
Harmony of Flavors | Ideal with seafood & grilled fish, sea food spaghetti, goat cheese and Caesars’ salad. It is served at 10 - 12 degrees Celsius. |
Distinctions |
Vintage 2007
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