Wine: Dry white
Variety composition: Begleri 100%
Protected Geographical Indication (IGP): Ikaria
Vineyards: Ikaria, Raches, Patissa 2 ha, prephylloxeric, plant age 100+ years, organic cultivation, altitude 800 m. Granite soil with low pH and high concentration in metals and trace elements.
Winemaking: Traditional, manual deposturing, pressure inside the granite press on foot, stay for 3 to 5 days and continuation of the fermentation with the indigenous yeasts in jars dug into the earth outside. Without mechanical interventions and filtering, only a minimal saturation before bottling.
Aging: Susceptible to long aging.
Production: 1600 bottles.
PITHARI DRY WHITE 2020 11%vol 750ml
65,00€
Natural traditional white wine from begleri varietal (100%) with I.G.P. IKARIA
Cloudy with a bright gold color.
Smoky, grapefruit, and earthy scents (such as first rain and wet granite), and mushrooms.
A pure terroir wine; very complex, rich in minerals, with an evolving taste, and a unique flavor. Hints of wild herbs, tobacco, citrus fruits, and a wet granite finish.
Food Pairing: Mollusks, seashells, oysters, clams and grilled medium or high-fat fish. Smoked and camembert cheeses, as well as wild vegetables with lemon.
Best served at 10-12°C.
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