Nostos Roussanne
White Dry Wine
Variety: Roussanne
Soil: Schist, sandy clay loamy, 320 (1050ft) and 600m (1950ft) in altitude.
Vineyard pruning and trailing: Goblet and Vertical Shoot Position, trained in either double cordon Royat or Guyot simple.
Harvest: August 15th to August 25th
Vinification: Ferments and matures for around 6 - 7 months in French oak barrels. All barrels are new and they are being replaced every four years
Characteristics: Bright, moderate to dark lemon-green color with slow and
rich legs.Nose with moderate to high intensity. Ripe, fleshy, white fruit, honeycomb, dried flowers, butter and vanilla.Dense, full bodied and complex mouth with intense flavor of white fruit. Long finish dominated by vanilla, honey and light oak flavors.Ready to drink now and will develop for the next 3 to 5 years. Once it reaches its peak, it will remain there for at least 4 more years.
Food Pairing: Our Roussanne is best served with light meat and poultry served with white sauces; as well as seafood.
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