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 Wine maker: Sofoklis Panagiotou
Grape Variety: Vilana
Area: V.Q.P.R.D. zone of Peza.
Vineyards: Selected non-irrigated vineyards, at an altitude above 500m.
Soil: Argil calcareous.
Microclimate: Long-lasting summer dryness, intensive sunlight. Despite blowing of warm south winds, development of high temperatures is been prevented by surrounding mountains and chilling north winds.
Harvest: 24-30 August.
Alcoholic degree: 12,10 % Vol.
Residual sugars: 2,30 gr/lit.
Total acidity: 5,36 gr/lit.
First year of distribution: In 1999, of the 1998 vintage.
Winemaking: Picking and transporting of the grapes, is being done, in small plastic containers. First stages of alcoholic fermentation, following prefermentation clarification and inoculation of selected yeast strains, are being held in stainless steel tanks, at 18° C. Before the end of alcoholic fermentation the semi-fermented juice is transferred to new French oak casks and left to mature for 3 to 5 months.
Characteristics: A wine with golden glints and a nose offering citrus and lime aromas, with hints of grapefruit and peach. On the palate, its elegant acidity balances the tropical fruit flavors and the creamy vanilla notes arriving from oak cask maturation provide a smooth, rich, mouthwatering texture. Its subtle complexity prolongs the long pure finish.
Serving Suggestion: Enjoy it with grilled fish, seafood, Chinese food, white meat. Best served at a temperature of 12° C.
Accompaniment: Excellent with chicken in a curried cashew sauce.
Distinctions:
- In a tasting, organized by the Decanter wine magazine, it was recommended as one among the "top wines of the year 1999"
- Gold Medal at the International Wine Challenge 2000, Beijing.
- Silver Medal at Concours Mondials de Bruxelles 2001.
- Bronze Medal, at Challenge International Du Vin 2001, Blaye-Bourg, France.
- Bronze Medal, at Concours International Du Vin, Thessalonique 2001.
- Silver Medal, at Concours International Du Vin, Thessalonique 2003.
- Bronze Medal, at International wine & Spirit Competition, London 2003.
- Silver Medal, at Concours International Du Vin, Thessalonique 2004.
- Bronze Medal, at Decanter World Wine Awards 2004.
- Seal of Approval, International Wine Challenge Japan 2004.
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