Biblia Chora Ovilos Barrel Fermented Semillon/Assyrtiko

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Vintage

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Producer

Biblia Chora

Grape Varieties

Blended

Optimum Drinking

Within 5 years

Wine Style

Full bodied fruity dry white

Alcohol by Volume

13%

Closure

Natural Cork

Country

Greece

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. The vineyards are based in Kavala, where the excellent soil and microclimate provide long growing seasons.

Tasting Note: Light yellow with a green hue, enticing aromas of peach and vanilla with a burst of fresh grapefruit and minerals. Wonderful weight and added texture on the palate with notable minerality. A tropical version of a white Graves.

Style: Full bodied

Variety: 50% Semillon, 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. Its close proximity to the sea brings a maritime influence to the vineyards. The grapes are hand picked.

Region: Macedonia

Soil Type: Volcanic soil

Winemaker: Evangelos Geravassiliou and Vassilis Tsaktsalis

Closure: Cork

Fermentation: 100% fermented in oak for 6 months with full malolactic fermentation.

Alcohol: 13%

Food: Chicken, creamy pasta, risotto.

Awards: Gold medal at 2009 International Wine Challenge

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