Tesseris Limnes

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Winemaker Notes

Tesseris Limnes (“Four Lakes” in Greek ) take their name from the four neighbouring lakes that contribute to the existence of a mild continental climate, that is unique to the area. The wine is clear, dense and light gold coloured. In the nose, the flower character of Gewurztraminer is pronounced, yet it mingles with lemon, anana and coriander and flavours of the Chardonnay. In the mouth, it is full and buttery, with a beautiful acidity that balances nicely the fruity flavour of the wine. A unique wine that is a superb match to charcoal-grilled fish.

 

Viticulture

The vineyard covers a total area of 13.3 acres and belongs to the viticultural zone of Agios Panteleimon In Florina in Northwestern Greece at an altitude of 600 meters. The vineyard's mean yield does not exceed 40 hl/he. The soil is sandy and poor, thus offering the possibility of producing wines of exquisite quality and rich aromas. The microclimate of the region is characterised by cold winters and warm summers, while the four neighbouring lakes contribute to the existence of a mild continental climate. It is these four lakes that give their name to this wine!

Winemaking

The pre-fermentational extraction (skin contact) method is applied to both varieties seperately. Then follows the static debourbage and the inoculation with a pure culture of selected yeasts, which demonstrate the aromatic character of each variety. Half of the Chardonnay is fermented in new 225 litre oak barrels for three months, adding volume and complexity to the wine. The rest of the Chardonnay and the Gewurztraminer are fermented in stainless steel tanks. The final blend is done in early February.

 

 

Wine ID

Dry White 
Vin de Pays de Florina 
bottles
Selected blocks of the Samaropetra, Palpo & Droumo vineyards  
Chardonnay 60% and Gewurztraminer 40% 
Only 50 % of the Chardonnay matures for 4 months in new French oak casks of 225lt  
1-3 years 
 

 

 

Analytical Data

13.8%
3.24 
5.8 g/L
0.38 g/L
2.2 g/L
 
 
28/114 ppm