Biblia Chora Estate White Sauvignon/Assyrtiko

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Vintage

–

Producer

Biblia Chora

Grape Varieties

Blended

Optimum Drinking

Within 4 years

Wine Style

Bone dry fresh white

Alcohol by Volume

12.5%

Closure

Screwcap

Country

Greece

Style / Colour

White

This is one of the newest estates on the Greek scene. Evangelos Geravassiliou and Vassilis Tsaktsalis are two of the best white wine makers in Greece. The vineyards are based in Kavala, the second largest city in the north of Greece, where the excellent soil and microclimate provide long growing seasons. These are cutting edge, world-class wines.

Tasting Note: Super fresh, a typical Sauvignon nose, with a hint of nettle and lashings of gooseberry and passionfruit. The native Greek variety, Assyrtiko, has imparted citrus aromas and bone-dry minerality to the blend.

Style: Medium bodied

Variety: 50% Sauvignon Blanc 50% Assyrtiko

Viticulture: The cool north of Greece close to Kavala is perfect for growing Sauvignon Blanc and Assyrtiko. Biblia Chora's 150ha of vines are planted on flinty soil at an altitude of 350m on south facing slopes. The proximity of the sea brings a maritime influence to the vineyards. The grapes are hand picked.

Region: Kavala, Macedonia

Soil Type: Flint

Winemaker: Evangelos Geravassiliou & Vassilis Tsaktsalis

Closure: Synthetic

Fermentation: Fermented in stainless steel tanks, no fining or filtration was performed

Alcohol: 12.5%

Food: Oysters, seafood, salad

Awards: Bronze Medal – International Wine Challenge 2008

The technical information on this wine is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. This information may be subject to change according to vintage