Varieties: Moschofilero(100%)
P.D.O.: Mantinia
Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
Appellation: Zevgolatio in the Mantinia region(single estate-owned, 30-year-old vineyard at an altitude of 650m)
Tasting notes:
Appearance: Bright straw color.
Nose: Complex aromas reminiscent of ripe exotic fruit (papaya, mango and yuzu), aromatic herbs followed by notes of ripening green fruit.
Palate: Rich mouthfeel with noted freshness, dressed with mineral hints and aromas of bergamot and citron, with a very subtle sweet finish in a lingering aftertaste.
Vinification: White vinification and ageing on the fine lees for 6 months. Furthermore 1/3 of the wine for these 6 months, matures in acacia barrels in order to elevate the purity of fruit expression and get more structure, thanks to the finesse tannins of this specific tree.
Serving Temperature: 10-12°C in a medium size wine glass.
Cellar Ageing: 4-5 years after bottling.
Food pairing: Accompanies rich dishes, such as creamy cheeses, veal, pork tenderloin, poultry, creamy risotto and pasta with vegetables or seafood, as well as traditional Greek and Italian dishes, including pasta carbonara, vitello tonnato
and roast or fricassee kid goat