Domaine Skouras Dum Vinum Sperum 750ml (2023), White Dry Wine

Tasting Characteristics

The color is brilliant yellow with some gold hues. The Chardonnay variety is typically expressed along with the elegance of the high quality French oak. On the nose, it reveals aromas of lime, orange blossoms and pineapple along with butter, sweet wood, hints of almond as well as minerality. On the palate it is rich and complex with a crisp acidity and flavors of citrus and tropical fruits coupled with vanilla and hints of coconut. The aftertaste is rich, powerful, complex and long.

Variety Composition

Chardonnay 100%

Vineyard

The grapes came from vineyards in Argolida at a 825 ft (250 m) altitude.

Vinification – Maturation

Skin contact for 6 hours at 13°C. Alcoholic fermentation at 16?C. All the must fermented in new 225L French oak barriques, carried out malolactic fermentation and aged sur lie for 10 months with regular batonnage. The final blend was bottled under a screw cap seal and matured in bottles for 1 year before it comes on to the market.

Harmony

Ideal combination for spicy and rich cheeses, fatty poultry and white meats, pate and souffle.

Best Served at

10 - 12°C