Assyrtiko Mainland
From the largest single organic vineyard in Greece, where Assyrtiko was first cultivated on mainland soil in the late 1960s.
Aged on the lees for several months with periodic bâtonnage. Part of the wine is matured in French oak barrels.
Bright, vibrant color, elegant citrus aromas, and distinctive minerality. Crisp on the palate, with high acidity.
PAIRS WELL WITH:
Seafood
Shellfish
Aged yellow cheeses
SERVED AT:
50-54 °F
AssyrtikoPC
DETAILS
COUNTRY
Greece
REGION
Halkidiki
LOCATION
Mt. Meliton
ALTIDUTE
820ft
WINE TYPE
White - Organic
STYLE
Dry
ALC BY VOL
13.50%
VARIETIES
Assyrtiko 100%
APPELATION
PGI Macedonia
VINIFICATION
Vinified in stainless steel tanks using selected yeasts at temperatures up to 18°C.
Halkidiki
Mt. Meliton
The vineyards are found at an altitude of 550-700 m on the north-east Olympus slopes, in Prosilia and Tourtoura.
The soil consists mainly of iron-rich schist. The iron in the soil is an important quality factor, since it regulates the water capacity of the soil. The soil is poor in organic substances. Its structure enables the penetration of the roots into the sub-soil, so that the vine does not suffer from lack of moisture during the summer. The sub-soil is sandy-clayey.The cultivation is dry and organic which yields no more than 5-8 tn/ha.
