Domaine Skouras Armyra 750ml (2022), White Dry Wine

Tasting Characteristics

The colour is green-yellow with a few greenish hues. The nose is expressive with aromas of ripe peach, tropical fruit such as pineapple and hints of lemon. Aromas of butter, bread and caramel follow. The mouth is rich, round, refreshing and balanced. The finish is long, complex, and with constant evolution.

Variety Composition

Chardonnay 95%, Malagouzia 5%

Vineyard

The grapes came from mountain vineyards in Corinthia and Argolida at a 200 ft (60 m) altitude.

Vinification – Maturation

Chardonnay: Skin contact for 6 hours at 14°C. Alcoholic fermentation at 16°C. Seventy per cent fermented in stainless steel vats. Thirty per cent fermented in new 225 l French oak barriques, carried out malolactic fermentation and aged sur lie for six months with regular batonnage.
 Malagousia: Skin contact for 24 hours at 10°C. Alcoholic fermentation at 16°C in stainless steel vats and ageing sur lie for 6 months with regular batonnage.
 The final blend was bottled under a Stelvin closure and matured in bottle for three months in our cellar.

Harmony

Ideal combination for white meat and fried fish as well as large grilled fish.

Best Served at

10 - 12°C