Lyrarakis Vilana White, 2022, 12.5%, 0.75 L

Classification – dry white wine, PGI Crete.

Varietal Composition – Vilana 100%.

Vineyard - from Alagni area, altitude 600 m, soil loam.

Vinification - this wine is produced from organic vineyards at an altitude of 600 m, harvested by hand during the first and second weeks of September. The grapes were destemmed without being crushed and then subjected to a 48h skin contact at 8-10 °C and fermented at 16-18 °C, while 8% of the must had skin contact fermentation. All of the wine went through malolactic fermentation.

Eye - mid straw color.

Nose - citrus and white fleshed fruit aromas are nicely combined with herbal green notes.

Palate - the palate is juicy and slightly creamy with a vibrant acidity and a long fresh finish.

Pairing Suggestions - a large variety of meat and fish dishes, but also superb with finger food, salads, soups and pies like mushroom soup or pumpkin pie.

Best served at 10-11 °C.