Foloi Fume | PGI Peloponnese Dry White Wine Roditis (2018) 750ml | Mercouri Estate
Foloi Fume 13.5% alc., Still, Dry White Wine, Roditis, PGI Pisatis - Mercouri Estate
The Foloi Fumé is produced using 100% red Roditis grapes from higher elevation vineyards and completes her alcoholic fermentation with the lees in new French oak Allier barrels, where it remains for 4 months. It has distinct perfumes of peach, pineapple and melon harmoniously tied up with the perfumes of the wood and goes well with fish and shellfish, white meats with sweet or creamy sauces, pastas, cheeses and fruits. Annual production is less than approximately 2,800 bottles with an ageing potential of 1-2 years.
Protected Geographical Indication “Pisatis”
Varietal composition: 100% Red Roditis
Place of production: Selected vineyards on the highlands of the Prefecture of Ilia in the Mount Foloi region (alt.450-650 m. above the sea level) in Western Peloponnese
Method of production: White vinification at low temperatures using selected yeasts
2016 production: 2,800 bottles
Color: Crystal-clear yellow-green color
Aromas: Delicate bouquet and well defined scents of citrus flowers, fruits and vanilla from the casks fermentation with lees. Equilibrated and generous taste that lingers.
Goes well with: Fish and seafood, white meat dishes or red meat dishes served with sweet or white sauce, cheese and fruits. Served at 12-14° C.
Chemical analysis:
Alcohol content : 13.5 % vol.
pH: 3.00
Total acidity: 5.3 g/l
Residual sugar: 2.5 g/l
Maturing period: 6 months in new french casks
Ageing potential: 1-2 years
Certified from: NSF
Recent distinctions:
2014 : THE BALKANS I.W.C., Bulgaria 2013 vintage: Silver
2004 : CONCOURS INTERNATIONAL DU VIN, Thessalonique 2003 vintage: Silver


