SEMISWEET WHITE WINE
VARIETY
Savatiano, Rhoditis.
REGION
Sterea, Peloponnese.
LOCAL MICROCLIMATE
The region of Sterea has got mediterranean climate characterized by very warm and dry summers with mild winters and high rainfalls. During the winter the winds are strong, northeastern, whereas in spring and summer they become low to moderate.
The climate in Peloponnese is mediterranean and temperate, characterized by mild winters and dry hot summers, while the rainfalls are rare. However, the climate varies and differs enough in relation to the characteristics of a region, for example the distance from the sea or the elevation.
SOIL TYPES
The soil can be sandy, sandy-loam, loam, clay or sandy-clay. During the past, most of the vineries were planted in fertile plains. But today, they are cultivated in hillsides with steep incline in a way that they are strongly exposed to sun so as to succeed an easy draining. The majority of the vineries of the area are extended in hillsides and the soil is of average mechanical composition and of neuter PH. Also it has got a small percentage of chalk.
METHOD OF VINIFICATION
Myrto 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
Myrto has got a bright, light yellow colour and an impressively balanced semisweet taste. Moreover, it is evident the aroma of flowers and fruit.
COMPLEMENT
Myrto can be perfectly served as an aperitif. It can be combined with fresh salads, appetizers, cheese, fruit as well as light sweets.
SERVICE
You can enjoy it in between 10o C – 12o C.