VIN DE CRETE WHITE - KRITIKOS

KRITIKOS WHITE
Dry white Wine

AWARDS

• Silver medal, at Concours International Du Vin, Thessalonique 1999.
• Silver medal at the International Wine and Spirit Competition London 2000.
• Bronze medal, Challenge International du Vin  / Blaye -Bourg France 2000.
• Gold medal at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2001.
• Silver medal, at Concours International Du Vin, Thessalonique 2001.
• Gewinner der Verkostung, Weinwirtschaft Tasting, Prowein 2005.
• Special Recommendation, Decanter World Wine Awards 2005.
• Silver Medal, Challenge International du Vin, 2006.
• Bronze Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards 2006.
• Bronze Medal, Challenge International du Vin, France 2007.

Creta Olympias
Vin de Crete White

Producer: CRETA OLYMPIAS
Winemaker: Sofoklis Panagiotou
Grape Variety: Mainly Vilana, with a small amount of local white grape varieties.
Region: Peza.
Category: Topikos Oinos (Vin de Pays) from Crete.
Vineyards: Selected non-irrigated vineyards from communities of Heraklion, Crete.
Soil: Mostly Argil calcareous.
Microclimate: Smooth winter - dry summer.
Harvest: First 10 days of September.
First year of distribution: In 1988

Alcoholic degree: 12,45 % Vol.
Residual sugars: 3,50 gr/lit.
Total acidity: 5,50 gr/lit.

Vinification
Picking and transporting of the grapes, is being done, in small plastic containers. Alcoholic fermentation, following static clarification, is being held in stainless steel tanks, at 18° C.

Tasting notes
A wine with golden-green glints, a seductive and extremely fruity nose, with aromas of banana, pineapple, pear and melon, and floral notes on a lime background. On the palate, it is smooth, richly textured with an elegant citrus acidity that provides a good balance, prolonging the refreshing finish.

Serving suggestion
Enjoy it with seafood, Chinese dishes with sweet and sour sauces, white meat and Greek dishes. Best served at a temperature of 10-12° C.