GAI'A Monograph Assyrtiko

GAI'A Monograph Assyrtiko bottle image

Wine Description

One of the pioneers of the modern Greek wine revolution, Gai’a Estate (pronounced Yay-ya) was established in 1994 by Leon Karatsalos and winemaker Yiannis Paraskevopoulos. Their mission was to capture the best that Greece’s indigenous grapes have to offer by merging traditional viticultural and production methods with innovative techniques. The estate is named after “Mother Earth,” in honor of the unique terroir that gives birth to these world-class wines.

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Acclaim
“Acid fiends, this wine’s for you. The pale straw-colored Assyrtiko bursts out of the glass with lemon and tangerine juice aromas plus lime rind and zest, followed by an incredibly bright palate redolent with lemon juice, zest and pith for balance. The long, tart finish will have you reaching for your next sip before you’ve realized the last one was gone.” – (Best Buy) — Wine Enthusiast, Jun 2024
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Vineyard & Production Info
Soil composition
Calcareous
Bottles produced of this wine:
30,600
Average Vine Age:
10 years
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Assyrtiko
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Fining agent:
Vegan
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Total SO2
102
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.06
Acidity:
6.3 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Total SO2
102
Residual sugar:
1.6 g/L