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Wine Type | White |
Wine Category | Regional Cretan Wine |
Region | Metaxochori of Heraklion, Crete |
Vineyards | Cooperating semi-mountainous vineyards around the estate and the St. George Epanosifi Monastery |
Varietal Composition | Vilana 60% - Pafto 15% - Dafni 15% - Thrapsathiri 10% |
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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Production | 2008 |
Vinification Method | * Separate vinification for each variety with static settling and selection of the free flow must (up to 0,2 bar) * Fermentation at a low temperature (14 degrees Celsius) * Tartaric stabilization of the wine with refrigeration |
Organoleptic Characteristics | * Straw yellow color * Aromas of flowers and citrus fruit with the domination of lemon and lime * Rich taste with the characteristic crispy acidity of Vilana |
Harmony of Flavors | Grilled fish, spring salads, Greek seafood delicacies, cheese and fruit. It is served at 10 - 12 degrees Celsius. |
Distinctions |
Vintage 2007
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