Tasting Characteristics
Its colour is slightly orange and yellow. It has not been filtered, therefore has a noticeable turbidity and a possible thin layer of sediment. Full and tannic body. Its aromas are more complicated and evolved than the intense flowerish aromas one would expect from a fresh Muscat wine. Aromas of fruit and nuts, like hazelnut, yellow apple, honey, bergamot and dried orange.
Variety Composition
Muscat White (of Spina)
100%
Vineyard
Our privately owned vineyards, 200 stremmas (20 hectares), are situated in the heart of wine-growing zone of Crete, Greece, in Dafnes of Heraklion, on hill slopes at an altitude of 350 - 450 meters. The terroir of the Dafnes region is characterized of limestone soil and the prevailing microclimate is considered ideal for producing high quality grapes.
Vinification – Maturation
Vinification in Cretan jars (pithoi) of 250-300lt, without addition of yeast and with the minimal amount of sulfur. After 3 months of extraction and after separation, the wine remained for 2 more months in the pithoi. Afterwards the wine matured for 4 months in stainless steel tanks.
Harmony
It can be wonderfully combined with red meat due to tannins. Enjoy it with spicy baked lamb, dare to try it also with a steak. It would perfectly accompany roasted fatty fish (salmon, tuna, eel) with citrus sauces, or smoked aged cheeses as well. Its complex profile can complement dishes with spices, such as saffron, cinnamon or cardamom. So, it is well combined with Moroccan or Asian dishes, and it also balances special flavours like traditional Japanese cuisine (soy).
Best Served
At 10°C - 12°C
