Moschópolis 6 Assyrtiko with a touch of Xinomavro
The white wine Moschópolis 6 consists of the two of the most famous Greek varieties. Assyrtiko (90%) of the Aegean islands and Xinomavro (10%), the famous grape of Northern Greece. The wine, after fermenting with the wild yeasts, matures for 6 months in new and second use oak barrels along with the fine wine lees. Finally it is bottled unfiltered and with a very low addition of sulfites.
It presents high-intensity aromas of citrus, melon, pear and lemon-flower flavors. Honey and smoke in the background express the very distinctive barrel. After the first year of aging, particular benzoic aromas and a sense of minerality will appear. The stay in the barrels along with the fine lees gives it a full body with an oily texture. Delicately dry in the palate with refreshing acidity, while white-flesh fruits, such as melon peach and pear have the primary role, followed by citrus.
The very long aftertaste leaves a delicate fruity feeling.
ANALYTICAL DATA
AWARDS
Organic regenerative cultivation. Sandy loam soil with a significant amount of limestone in its deeper layers. This gives the wine its characteristic acidity and mineral notes. The vineyard is located at an altitude of about 230 meters above sea level and just a few kilometers from the sea. The sea breeze is very refreshing on summer nights, while the saltiness carried by the air is easily detected in the character of the wine.
An innovative support system is applied with the grapes hanging at a height of 1.8m to always be in the shade of the foliage and to ensure the necessary ventilation. Pruning is done with double loose tendrils and small interventions are done where and when needed. Also, usually green harvest is performed, while we rarely reach hectare yields of the order of 50hl per hectare.
Finally, most of the work is done manually, while a flock of sheep often visits the vineyard for grazing and natural fertilization.
FOOD PAIRING
Fish and Seafood: Pairs well with fish dishes. Grilled shrimps or curry shrimp risotto, fresh medium and bigger size fish of the day or shrimp ceviche and sashimi.
Poultry, cheese and salads: Fresh salads with fresh fruits, pasta with light sauces, chicken fillet, various cheese plated and spicy Asian cuisine.
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Vegeterian: Rich salads with corn, mushrooms, roasted pecans, zucchini and lemon pasta.
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