Chardonnay – Oak aged
Technical Information
Type: Dry white wine
Category: Protected Geographical Indication Tirnavos
Harvest Date August 20 – 30
Variety Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Average Yield: 6000 kg/ha
Current Vintage: 2022
Alcohol by volume: 13.5 %vol
Cellaring: 7 months in French oak barrels and 12 months in the bottle
Ageing Potential: at least 6 years
Vinification Method
Cold soak at 6 oC for 8-10 hours in order to highlight the primary aromas of the variety. Slow fermentation in French oak barrels under controlled conditions. After the end of the fermentation, the wine remains in the barrels to mature for about 7 months. The frequent bâtonnage on the lees that is applied during the whole maturation period helps to shape the rich character of the final wine.
Characteristics
Food pairing
Serving Temperature: 8-10 oC
Awards
- 20th Thessaloniki International Wine Competition – Silver Medal
- 19th Thessaloniki International Wine Competition – Silver Medal
- 19th Thessaloniki International Wine Competition – Silver Medal
- 18th Thessaloniki International Wine Competition – Silver Medal
- 17th Thessaloniki International Wine Competition – Silver Medal
- 19th Thessaloniki International Wine Competition – Silver Medal
- 18th Thessaloniki International Wine Competition – Silver Medal
- International Wine Challenge AWC Vienna 2016 – Silver Medal
- 17th Thessaloniki International Wine Competition – Gold Medal
- International Wine Challenge AWC Vienna 2016 – Gold Medal
- Decanter World Wine Awards 2016 – Silver Medal
- 16th Thessaloniki International Wine Competition – Silver Medal
16th Thessaloniki International Wine Competition – Gold Medal
International Wine Challenge AWC Vienna 2013 – Silver Medal