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Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Santorini Type: Natural sweet wine from sun dried grapes Varieties: Assyrtiko 85% & Aidani 15%
Vintage 2008 - Bottling 2023 A fine dessert wine from the sun-dried grapes Assyrtiko and Aidani of Santorini. The 12 years maturation in oak barrels offers seductive aromas of honey, spices & caramelized fruits. Velvety palate with remarkable structure & exquisite, long aftertaste. Best serve at 8oC. Great ageing potential. Any sediment existing in the bottle is a normal effect of the ageing process.
Technical info Alcohol by volume (%) 11.3 Total acidity (gr tartaric acid/lt) 9.0 Residual sugars (gr/lt) 242 pH 2.98
The vineyard Location: Thirassia and Santorini Altitude: Up to 400 meters Age of vines: 60-80 years Pruning method: “Kouloura” (basket-shaped) Planting density: 2000-2300 vines/ha Yield/ha: 3000 kg
Winemaking Harvest: third week of August Sun drying for 8-10 days 40 days slow fermentation Maturation in 225lt oak barrels of 4th and 5th fill
