Anatolikos Malagouzia Wild

Varietal composition:  Malagouzia 99%- Assyrtiko 1%

Location of vineyard: Avdira Xanthi, Thrace, Greece

Position: forest, coordinates: 40.979282,  24.910891

Vineyard: Organic, self-owned and able to produce 400-500 kilos per acre.

Ground: Sandy hills with 5 kilometers distance from the sea

Climate: Mediterranean with East winds, warm winds and day to night temperature difference 13-15 Celcius

Harvest : by hand in small baskets   25-30/08

Vinification technique: low temperature pre-humidification and fermentation in domestic yeast at controlled temperature. Maturation with fine mud and periodic stirring. for 5 months. Stay 1/3 for three months in French oak barrels.It is not filtered and does not undergo any treatment before bottling.

Alcohol level & characteristics: alcoholic strength::12,5 %  vol, Total acidity: 5,9 g/l,  Total sulfite: 68mg/l, Reducing sugars: 2,5  g/l,  PH: 3,17

Organoleptic characteristics: Golden-red colour with green shades. Mature, dense nose, with a particularly strong element of the Mediterranean herbs, the chamomile the basil and the mint. Yellow fruit, white and yellow flowers roasted lemon passion fruit nectarine spicy white spices with granite note makes it complicated. A pungent mouth with excellent flavour balance and very good acidity, greasiness, courage and persistence, ranked it in gourmet wines.

Serving suggestions: Sea shells, oily fish, seafood, white meats, pork, Mediterranean cuisine, pasta, salads, fresh cheeses.Enjoy today and for the next 5 years.

Farming Practices:  Sustainable, Certified Organic

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