Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Peloponnese
100% Viognier
Fermented and aged (70%) in stainless steel vats and 30% in French barriques (50% new) for 6 months. Short skin contact, full malolactic fermentation in barriques and batonnage. Screw cap. Intense but elegant varietal expression with hints of oak. Peach, mango, orange peel, baked bread, freshness.
Technical Presentation
Category: Dry white
Classification: Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Peloponnese
Grape Varieties: 100% Viognier
Vineyards: Corinthia at a 200 ft altitude
Main type of soil: Sandy
Age of vines (average): 31 years
Yields: 51 hl/ha
Harvest dates: End of August
Vinification/Maturation: Skin contact for 6 hours at 14˚C. Alcoholic fermentation at 17˚C. Seventy per cent of the must fermented in stainless steel vats and 30% in 225L French oak barriques, carried out malolactic fermentation and aged sur lie for 6 months with regular batonnage. The final blend was bottled under a screw cap and matured for a further 3 months in our cellar before it came on the market.
Alcohol by volume: 12.5%
Total acidity (tartaric acid): 5.3 g/l
pH: 3.3
Tasting notes: The colour is green-yellow with a few greenish hues. The nose is expressive and intense aromas of ripe apricot, mango and orange rind while aromas of elegant high quality French oak follow such as vanilla and honey. Fruit forward richness fills the mouth with flavours of rich cream, coconut and hazelnut butter. The finish has duration, volume, intensity and great complexity.
Awards
Two Stars: Vintage 2009
Prowein 2011
Awards: The top 10 wines of 2021
Vintage 2020
The Global Masters
