Makedonikos Zoiforos White Wine

Appellation: Protected Geographical Indication Thessaloniki (PGI)

Type: White dry wine

Variety: 60% Sauvignon Blanc – 20% Sauvignon Blanc – 20% Assyrtiko

Vintage: 2024

Technical info: Alcohol 11,5%vol., total acidity 5,7gr/L, residual sugars 3,4gr/L, pH 3,4

Location: Nea Mesimvria, next to the city of Thessaloniki in North Greece

Altitude: 200 meters

Soil: Sandy loam

Age of vines: 10-15 years

Training system: Royat double cordon

Winemaking info: Handpicking of the grapes from August until September. The alcoholic fermentation is happening separately. Cold maceration at 14-16°C for about 6-8 hours in order to extract more flavours and aromas and the duration of alcoholic fermentation is about 15 days into the stainless steel tanks.

Maturation: At least 3 months into the stainless steel tanks in contact with the wine lees.

Tasting notes: Bright yellow-green colour. It has aromas of white flesh fruits. The taste is fresh and rich, with balanced acidity. The aftertaste is medium to long.

Food pairing: Appetizers, fresh fish on the grill, sea food, white meat.

Temperature: 10-12°C