Βoutari Winery Kallisti Reserve 750ml (2020), White Dry Wine

Tasting Characteristics

Bright golden-yellow colour, complex ageing aromas (wood, hazelnut, smoke and vanilla), that blend harmoniously with the fruity aromas of this variety (apple and peach). Rich, round, with an excellent structure, a metal tinge and an intense aromatic aftertaste.

Variety Composition

Αssyrtiko 100%

Vineyard

The privately owned Selladia vineyard with an area of ??approximately 60 acres, was planted for the first time in 1992 and was fully completed two years later. The location of the estate is in the south, on the "warm" side of the island. The sparsely planted estate consists of about 250 plants per acre. The prevailing microclimate conditions are distinctive.

Vinification – Maturation

Typical white wine vinification and fermentation in oak barrels with stirring of the lees. Ageing in French oak barrels for 7 months (70% Nevers - 30% Vosges, 225 lt). Ageing in the bottle for 3 - 7 months.

Harmony

It is ideal with shellfish and roasted fish dishes like grilled shrimps, grilled salmon with spicy sauce, risotto with strawberries and shrimps. It also excellently accompanies pasta with fresh lobster, crab salad and fresh oysters with ginger.

Best Served at

10- 12°C