Clos Stegasta Assyrtiko Rare White Wine

Composition/Winemaking: 100% Assyrtiko from a special parcel within the emblematic Clos Stegasta vineyard. Spontaneous fermentation in a mixture of oak casks and amphora. Bottled after several months’ maturation on the lees.

Tasting notes: The ultimate expression of Assyrtiko produced only in top vintages and in limited bottles. The nose is showing intense and vivid lime zest and apple fruit along spice and a kiss of oak. Fat, pure and fresh on the palate with a fine tannic skeleton. A singular wine of power and grace for prolonged aging.

Harvest took place very early in the morning. Successive picking of the grapes from a specific plot selected within Stegasta vineyard. Handpicked clusters placed in 20 Kg, were pressed in pneumatic press. Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Ageing over lies for 6 months partly in stainless steel tanks, amphores, and barrels.

The citrusy character of this variety shines through and its typical acidity is offset by just a touch of oak, giving an almost creamy feel to the palate. The finish is long and well balanced, with a distinctive mineral and savoury complexity.

Varietal : Asyrtiko

Alcohol : 13.5%