Mercouri Estate Kallisto

Producer: MERCOURI ESTATE S.A, Korakochori Ilias, GR-271 00, Greece Τel. No: +30 26210 41601, Fax No: +30 26210 41901,
e-mail: mercouri@otenet.gr, website: www.mercouri.gr

Varietal composition: 80% Assyrtiko, 20% Robola

Place of production: Mercouri Estate’s vineyards on the western coast of the Peloponnese, near Ancient Olympia

Method of production: White vinification “sur lie” after skin contact, in low temperatures, using selected yeast.

2018 production: 8,000 bottles

Color: Bright white-green color with smooth yellow sheen.

Aromas: Citrus and light freshly grated lemon aromas. Equilibrated and generous taste with scent of pear in the aftertaste.

Goes well with:  Fish and seafood, white meat dishes or red meat dishes served with sweet or white sauce, cheese (including blue cheeses). Served at 10-12° C.

Chemical analysis:
Alcohol content : 13.0 % vol.
pH : 3.11
Total acidity : 5.8 g/l
Residual sugar : 2.4 g/l

Ageing potential: 2 years

Recent distinctions:

2015
DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS , U.K., “Kallisto” 2014: Bronze
TEXSOM WINE COMPETITION , U.S.A. “Kallisto” 2013: Bronze

2014
BERLINER WINE TROPHY , Germany “Kallisto” 2013: Gold
ASIA WINE TROPHY , Germany “Kallisto” 2013: Silver

2013
DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS , U.K., “Kallisto” 2012: Commended