Tasting Characteristics
The wine is almost straw-like in colour and when carefully poured, a cascade of silver bubbles will surround the glass and dance in a sparkling creamy foam, creating a complex aroma, reminiscent of apples, apricots, honey and beeswax. It is a vibrant, refreshing, sparkling wine with a long aftertaste.
Variety Composition
Vidiano 100%.
Vineyard
The vineyard is located in the area of Dafnes, near Heraklion (Crete), at an altitude of 550 meters; the soil is loamy, of fine gravel and high calcium content.
Vinification – Maturation
The base wine had the ideal attributes for producing sparkling wine by the traditional method. The base wine traits were high acidity, low pH (to withstand ageing), neutral aromatic profile and strong body. Followed by the second fermentation in the bottle, the wine remained on lees (sur lies fines) for 24 more months. The disgorging is completed in January by selecting a liqueur d`expedition. to give a brut wine.
Harmony
It is a sparkling wine with a range of possibilities: as a simple aperitif on a fine summer’s day or an unexpected celebration, but truly, this wine will come into its own if you pair it with food. It would be an excellent companion to oysters, scallops, sushi, mussels and lobster in creamy bisque sauce. If seafood doesn’t appeal to you, then most chicken dishes would gain from being accompanied by this exciting sparkling wine.
Best Served
We recommend placing the wine in an ice bucket for half an hour prior to serving at a temperature of 9-10°C.
