Τasting Characteristics
Brilliant light yellow color with green hints. Intense and rich nose, typical of the variety, with citrus, white stone fruits, pear and hints of oak. Full mouth, creamy, with excellent balance, freshness and finesse. Persistent after taste aromas with long finish.
Variety Composition
Chardonnay 100%
Vineyard
Amyndeon plateau. Amyndeon viticulture zone. North-western Macedonia. Single Block "Kaliva", 2,33ha, 40°41'11.69"N, 21°42'04.88"E, Amyndeon plateau, at 632 m / 2.073 ft., with north-west exposure, facing mount Voras.
Vinification & Maturation
Skin contact under inert atmosphere at low temperature, controlled alcoholic fermentation by indigenous flora isolated from the specific block, in fine grain, white toasted Troncais oak barrique casks with regular stirring on fine lees for 7 months. Maximum 7 months following vinification in the same oak casks.
Harmony
White meats in rich creamy sauces, roasted vegetables, sweetbreads, grilled fishes in white sauces and smoked fishes.
Best Served at
13 °C
