Cricket & Ant

Description

Grape variety: Roditis

Vineyard: Own-rooted vineyards from Skillountia and Diasella Olympias Municipality of Andritsena-Krestenon in Ilia. The selection of the grapes is made under the criteria of: position, orientation climatic conditions and soil texture.

Age of vines: 28 years Predominant type of Soil: Sandy Clay and Clay loam Harvest date: 1-10-2020

Vinification: Pre-fermentation extraction for 3 h and mild pressure of the grapes in a pneumatic press. Controlled alcoholic fermentation follows in a stainless tank, with selected yeasts at 16-17°C temperatures. According to ancient Greek tradition, for the production of retsina wine fresh pine resin is added to the must during alcoholic fermentation. The new wine remains on thin lees for five months.

Alcohol content(%): 13,20%

Total acidity (g tartaric acid / lt): 5,20

pH: 3,40

Residual sugars : 2 g/L

Tasting notes: This wine has pale straw yellow color with soft greenish tints and a persistent brilliant perlage. Aromas of mastiha, pine, citrus and herbs. Citrus flavors and fruit whiteness. Rich and round in the mouth with a pleasant aftertaste.