Tasting Characteristics
Brilliant light yellow color with greenish hints. Intense and rich nose, typical of the variety, with citrus, passion fruit, honeydew and hints of oak. Full mouth, creamy, with excellent balance, freshness and finesse. Persistent after taste aromas with long finish.
Variety Composition
Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Vineyard
Amyndeon plateau. Amyndeon viticulture zone. North-western Macedonia. Single Block "Kaliva", 2,33ha, 40°41'11.69"N, 21°42'04.88"E, Amyndeon plateau, at 632 m / 2.073 ft., with north-west exposure, facing mount Voras.
Vinification & Maturation
Skin contact under inert atmosphere at low temperature, controlled alcoholic fermentation by indigenous flora isolated from the specific block, in fine grain, white toasted Troncais oak barrique casks with regular stirring on fine lees for 7 months. Maximum 7 months following vinification in the same oak casks.
Harmony
White meats in rich creamy sauces by themselves or with pasta, smoked fishes, raw shell fish and crustaceans. Fish platters, grilled fishes.
Best Served at
12,5 °C
