DRY WHITE WINE
VARIETY
Malagouzia
REGION
Protected Geographical Indication-Mountain Kithaironas slopes.
LOCAL MICROCLIMATE
The vineyards are cultivated in an elevation of 400m above sea level. Their orientation is north to northeastern so as the cool descending currents of wind from Kithaironas Mountain to influence positively the crops. So, during summer months and specifically in July and August the temperatures are milder. Additionally, the coolness at nights favors the synchronization of the phenolic with the sugar ripeness of grapes. The climate changes abruptly from warm and dry during summer season to cold with sparsely rainfalls in winter. It is characterized as a temperate climate and this helps to the natural growth of grapes without any particular difficulties.
SOIL TYPES
The vineyards are planted in a land with a slight inclination in a way that leads to the faster draining of the grapes in case of hard rainfalls. During the vine harvest season this is very crucial. The soil of the vineyards has usually got an eliminated content of organic elements. Moreover, it is consisted of moderate alkaline PH. The vineyards have a particular good structure because of the chalk in soil which adjusts the humidity to the desired levels although it is a clay-loam type.
METHOD OF VINIFICATION
Malagouzia is produced under the most modern technology of white wines production and the temperature within the stainless tanks does not exceed the 20o C during the process of fermentation.
THE SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Malagouzia is a wine with a bright pale greenish colour. The aromatic intense of Malagouzia variety and its vivid and rich flavor offers a pleasant taste in mouth. The body of Malagouzia wine is medium with a harmonic acidity and a particular enjoyable taste.
COMPLEMENT
Malagouzia is the suitable wine to accompany seafood with herbs like for example, shells and crayfish-grilled fish, pasta with light spicy white sauces, salads, yellow smoked kinds of cheese, chicken with lemon sauce and also fruit.
SERVICE
You can enjoy it in between 8oC – 10oC.