Petra

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Winemaker Notes

Bright yellow color and intense aromatic character, dominated by the muscat aromas of Malagousia, a combination of flowers and juicy, fleshy fruits, like peach and apricot. In the mouth, the rich aromatic palette balances nicely with the lip-smacking acidity and the playful, fruity finish. A perfect match for fruits, cheeses or light dishes, it can also be enjoyed alone as an aperitif.

 

Viticulture

The vineyard lies at an altitude of 700 meters within the viticultural zone of Agios Panteleimon, in the Amyndeon Appelation in Northwestern Greece. 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.

Winemaking

The pre-fermentation extraction (skin contact) method is applied, during which the extraction of precursor compounds of the subsequent aroma composition found at the skin of the grape takes place. Then follows the static debourbage and the inoculation with a pure culture of selected yeasts, which demonstrate the aromatic character of the variety. In order to add volume and complexity to the wine, micro-oxygenation and "batonnage" are applied to inox tanks for a period of 4 months.

 

 

Wine ID

Dry white 
PGI Macedonia 
bottles
Vineyards in Florina 
80% Roditis, 20% Malagousia 
4 months in inox tanks  
1-2 years 
Seafood, pasta, salads  

 

 

Analytical Data

12.6%
3.37 
4.9 g/L
0.35 g/L
1.7 g/L
7,82 
 
22/92 ppm