AIORA WHITE 2021- 750ML

The white "Aióra" is a rich blend of three grape varieties. Those are two famous Greek varieties, Assyrtiko (65%), and Xinomavro of Northern Greece (15%). The third is Malagousia (20%), which is a highly aromatic Greek variety. It is full of fresh aromas of pear, peach, lemon, lime, white citrus flowers, and green almond. The mouth has a moderate body, refreshing acidity and explosive aromatic intensity of peach, lemon, pear, citrus, lime and grapefruit.

Light Pasta Dishes, Poultry, lean seafood and Asian Cuisines

This wine has followed the Sur Lie vinification method, where the wine stayed for about 4 months along with fine lees. The wine ferments with natural native yeast from the vine, while it is bottled unfiltered to preserve all its characteristics.

The vineyard is located at an altitude of about 230 meters above sea level and just a few miles from the sea. The sea breeze is very refreshing during the summer nights, while the saltiness that the air carries is easily detected in the character of the wine. The annual yield averages 7.5 tons per hectare.

Sandy clay soil with a substantial amount of limestone in the deeper ground layers. This gives the wine its characteristic acidity and mineral notes. A light yellowish coloured wine with a rustic nose followed by pear, peach, lime and lemon. Acidic Refreshing, light-body, with a grapefruit and ginger finish.

2-4 years