Muses Estate Chrisolithos 750ml (2023), White Dry Wine

Tasting Characteristics

Bright, straw-yellow color. Intense fruity aromas of peach, melon and pineapple. In the palate it is warm, complex, balanced with characteristic minerality. The high acidity supports the alcohol giving a complete result with long finish.

Variety Composition

Chardonnay 50%, Malagouzia 50%

Vineyard

The soil is fertile, with mixed composition ranging from sandy loam to clay loam thus offering the possibility of producing wines of exquisite quality and rich aromas. The microclimate of the region is characterized by cold winters and warm summers, while a small river called Permisos contribute to the existence of a mild continental climate. The vineyards are located at an altitude between 450 and 550m and have a slope between 3 and 7%..

Vinification – Maturation

Cold extraction for 12 hours at 8°C in an oxygen-free environment followed by cold fermentation at a constant temperature of 18°C. Part of the Chardonnay is aged for 2 months in new oak barrels. This wine can be stored for 3-5 years.

Harmony

It is ideal with seafood, fish, lobster and crayfish, poultry or pork in white sauces and mild goat cheeses.

Best Served at

8 - 10°C