Papagiannakos Assyrtiko

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Wine Description

Founded in 1919, Domaine Papagiannakos is located in the Attica region of Central Greece, just 18 miles from Athens. Today, the winery is run by the 3rd generation, Vassilis Papagiannakos, who has issued a new era of modern winemaking while still maintaining the family’s dedication to cultivating and preserving the region’s most famous indigenous grape, Savatiano. In addition the Domaine has plant  Malagousia and Assyrtiko.

Domaine Papagiannakos Winery
Savatiano Old Vines
Malagousia Vineyard
Yiannis Papagiannakos Harvest 1955
Papagiannakos Women Harvest 1950
Domaine Papagiannakos Winery
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Acclaim
“Unlike most mainland assyrtikos, which stress fruit over mineral character, this one comes close to the Santorini ideal, radiating sunny warmth from its firm, stony flavor. Vassilis Papagiannakos grows it on a north-facing slope in Attika, where the vines root into limestone; he picks in August, before the grapes get too ripe (this one comes in at 13 perfect alcohol). Fermented in stainless-steel tanks, it’s savory and round, with only a hint of fruit flavor to add substance and texture.”
— Wine & Spirits, Aug 2019
“Delicate herbal character, almost reminiscent of pine resin. Palate shows a saline, mineral aspect and lemon freshness, with unripe stone fruit character. Long finish.”
— Decanter, Sep 2019
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Vineyard & Production Info
Soil composition
Limestone
Training method
Bush
Elevation:
330 feet
Exposure:
Northeastern
Harvest time:
late August
First vintage of this wine:
2014
Average Vine Age:
14
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Assyrtiko
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Maceration technique:
Battonage
Length of aging before bottling:
3 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.2
Acidity:
5.9 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %
Dry extract:
22 g/L
Residual sugar:
1.3 g/L
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Wine Production

After a period of skin contact, the juice is fermented in stainless-steel tanks with a controlled temperature of 60°F-65°F to preserve the varietal aromatics.Battonage is also applied to add volume and complexity.

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About the Vineyard

The Assyrtiko vineyards are located in northeastern Attica at an altitude of 330 feet. The vineyard has a northeastern facing exposure. The vineyard is farmed without irrigation, resulting in low-yielding vines that produce grapes with rich, concentrated fruit flavors.