Samartzis Two Rivers Barrique, 2020, 12.5%, 0.75 L

Classification – dry white wine, PGI Thebes.

Varietal Composition - Kontoura 100%.

Vineyard - “Episkopi” at the South-East slopes of mountain Helicon, altitude 380-420 m, soil clay and gravel.

Vinification - low temperature fermentation in stainless-steel tanks. The wine matures on the fine lees for 12 months in stainless steel-tanks and another 4 months in French oak barrels. Following that the wine is bottled and matures in bottles for 6-8 months.

Eye - pale lemon with yellow-gold notes.

Nose - aromas of citrus, lemon, pineapple and melon with almond and vanilla notes.

Palate - taste is mellow, creamy, layered, complex of mature tropical fruit and honey, acidity is refreshing, average to high, body is medium with long aftertaste.

Pairing Suggestions - fish & white meat (chicken, pork), and dishes that have herbal notes, salinity and creamy flavors.

Best served at 16 °C.