Coma Berenices - Protected Geographical Indication “Ilia”, Dry white wine.

The Coma Berenices supplements the line of white wines from our estate. Using a single variety of grape (100% Viognier), after the vinification process and a period of 4 months in new French Berthomieu barrels, the wine has a sparkling golden-yellow colour and gives out aromas of peach and bread with a vanilla background from the barrels. The wine has a rich flavour and a firm aftertaste. It goes very well with fish and seafood, white meats and red meats served with sweet and creamy sauces and cheeses. Annual production is approximately 3,500 bottles and the wine can be aged for 1-2 years.

Mercouri Estate Coma Berenices

Varietal composition: 100% Viognier

Place of production: Mercouri Estate’s vineyards on the western coast of the Peloponnese, near Ancient Olympia

Method of production: Fermentation with fine lees and batonage in new casks

Color: Crystal-clear golden yellow

Aromas:Delicate bouquet and well defined scents of peach and bread and the vanilla from the oak wood 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 and cheeses. Served at 12-14° C.

Chemical analysis:

Alcohol content : 14.0 % vol.

pH: 3.20

Total acidity: 5.0 g/l

Residual sugar: 3.0 g/l

Maturing period: 4 months in new french casks

Ageing potential: 1-2 years

Recent distinctions:

2007 : GOURMET AWARDS, Greece “Coma Berenices” 2006: 1st prize

Vineyard Characheristics:

Location: Mercouri Estate’s proprietary vineyards

Elevation: 30 – 40m

Soil Type: Sandy clayous with limstone rocky formations

Age of Wines: 25 – 30 years