ATELIER LAGORTHI RIESLING WHITE

Varieties: Lagorthi 45%, Riesling 55%

Protected Geographical Indication: Achaia

Type: Dry white wine

Vineyards: Mountains of Egialia, altitude 750 - 900 meters

Period of vine harvest: First ten days of September¨

Vinification

Co-vinification of 2 varieties. Pre-fermentation extraction 3-5 hours. Static debourbage after 48 hours. Alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts at very low temperatures. Maturation 2 months in stainless steel tanks with light fermentation lees, stirring regularly and gently.

The character

Intense aromatic character of exotic fruits with mild minerality (dominating features of the Riesling variety in mild Mediterranean terroir). Delicately acid palate with a sense of volume (influence of the Lagorthi variety). The after-taste leaves sense of fresh tropical fruits. Ideal with salads, fresh white cheese, seafood and white meat with white sauce.