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EARTH AND SKY
Vintage
Vintage
Type
Red dry wine
Category
P.D.O. Naoussa
Alcohol
14.0%
Variety
100% Xinomavro
Vineyards
Blend of the best parcels of the estate, 45 years old, certified organic. 70% are located around Trilofos village. 30% comes the surroundings of Fytia village.
Altitude
Trilofos: 150 - 250 metres
Fytia: 450 - 650 metres
Soil
Limestone with schist and clay top-soil
Microclimate
Warm climate tempered by the Mediterranean winds and by the air flowing down from Vermio mountain play a determinant role in the ripening period, protecting the grapes by maintaining low temperatures. High altitude and big diurnal range around Fytia village add complexity and finesse to the blend.
Harvest
20 September - 10 October
Vinification
Grapes are 60% de-stemmed ,macerated for 40 days and fermentation has been completed with indigenous yeasts.
Maturation
18 months in third-use, 500-litre French oak barrels