MALAGOUSIA - MANDILARIADry Rose Wine

Varietal Composition: 80% Malagousia, 20% Mandilaria

PGI: Attiki

Vol: 12%

Vineyard’s Location:Vineyards of Metochi, Dardeza, Synterina, Marmaro

Altitude: 200-300m

Flavour Profile

Eye:Bright pale salmon colour.

Nose:Intense aromas of spring flowers, red fruit and hints of mineral notes.

Mouth:Rich aromas on the palate accentuated by crispy, fresh notes and a spicy aftertaste.

Serving:Temperature of 8 - maximum 12 °C, in medium-sized glass

Aging in the Cellar:Best savoured fresh.

Food Pairings

Accompanies salads, white meat such as poultry and rabbit, mixed fried vegetables, fried fish, shrimp or lobster pasta, traditional Greek dishes such as shrimp saganaki, stuffed tomatoes, green beans, beef stew with orzo pasta.

Vinification

The grapes are hand-picked and placed in small crates. After the harvest, the grapes are taken immediately into the winery. Cooling the grapes at 8 °C, destemming and pre-fermentation maceration of the two varieties together for 14 hours at 10 °C. Static settling, pressing and fermentation at controlled temperature (18 °C) in small stainless steel tanks. After fermentation the wine is left on the lees for three months with frequent stir.

AWARDS 2020

Bronze-DECANTER WORLD AWARDS 2020 

89 Points WINE ADVOCATE , VINTAGE 2020