Dafnios White 2022

An excellent wine produced from 100% Vidiano grape; a very old Cretan grape variety which has been ignored for many years, but due to the arduous and persistent efforts of some inspired winemakers of Crete has come back to the foreground and has given high quality wines in recent years. The white "Dafnios" is produced with no barrel usage.

Should be served at a temperature of 9-10⁰C; it would be a fine accompaniment to some fish, like sole "meunière", John Dory, grilled mackerel and weakfish. It would also accompany pork with celery, the traditional Cretan pork with leeks, and lamb "fricassee" with lettuce. It would also make an ideal companion to chickpea soup with lemon sauce or salad of boiled chickpeas with herbs.

Vineyard:  Dafnes, near Heraklion

Classic white vinification with fermentation in stainless steel tanks, at a temperature of 18⁰C. There is no barrel usage in either fermentation or maturation.

Pale golden colour. Peach and apricot aromas are dominant and quince traces. There are floral notes of chamomile, jasmine, and spices. Rich flavour with the same dominant aromas. On the palate well-balanced acidity, full-bodied with a fine finish.

It can be aged up to 5 years. It develops a surprisingly different character over time. Fresh fruity aromas morph into toasty nuts, honey, caramel.