APPELLATION: Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Santorini
TYPE: White dry wine
VARIETAL COMPOSITION: Assyrtiko (100%)
PRODUCT OF ORGANIC FARMING
Tasting Note
Elegant aromas of jasmine coexist with hints of lemon, citrus with notes of white flowers on the background. Refreshing acidity in the palate, in harmony with a touch of saltiness and minerality. A complex wine that will further evolve within the next 5 years.
Single Vineyard – Grapes from two selected vine parcels in Episkopi village, certified for Organic Farming
Total parcels’ area: 0.9 hectares
Varieties cultivated: 100% Assyrtiko
Altitude: 80 meters
Age of vines: Up to 10 years
Harvest: Ηandpicked 25 July for 2018 vintage
Classic white vinification. Destemming, skin contact for 6 hours at low temperature 5-6 °C. Gentle pneumatic press. Fermentation temperature at 16-17 °C that lasted 20 days. Use of organic yeast and minimum use of added sulfites. Conservation in stainless steel tanks. Stabilization, filtering and bottling.
2018 Vintage
ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
14 | 2.99 | 5.5 | 2.4 |
2017 Vintage / 1,200 bottles produced
ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
13.3 | 3.06 | 6.5 | 2.8 |
2016 Vintage
ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
11.9 | 3.08 | 6.8 | 1.9 |
2015 Vintage / 2,400 bottles produced
ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
12.0 | 3.14 | 6.04 | 1.72 |
2014 Vintage /1st released vintage – 2,133 bottles produced
ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
13.5 | 3.21 | 5.9 | 2.6 |
2016 Vintage
ROBERT PARKER’s WINE ADVOCATE (June 2017) – 89 points
2014 Vintage
NICO MANESSIS / GREEK WINE WORLD – April 2015: 17/20