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.

“Green, herbal nose, with mint, lime peel, and a hint of mastic. Lively and rather intense in the mouth, with the same green character a strong lemony grip. This is not particularly complex right now, but it’s an interesting punt to take – I wouldn’t be surprised if it mellows down with age and turns beautiful.”
— Tim Atkin, MW, Jul 2021

“This Assyrtiko starts with mouthwatering lime, orange and tropical fruit aromas, followed by bright white fruit flavors and zippy acidity. The wine has texture and complexity—and great aging potential.”
— Wine Enthusiast, Apr 2021

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Soil composition

Limestone

Training method

Bush

Elevation:

330 feet

Exposure:

Northeastern

Harvest time:

late August

First vintage of this wine:

2014

Bottles produced of this wine:

30,000

Average Vine Age:

Varietal composition:

100% Assyrtiko

Fermentation container:

Stainless steel tanks

Maceration technique:

Battonage

Fining agent:

Vegan

Length of aging before bottling:

3 months

Total SO2

pH level:

3.2

Acidity:

6.3 g/L

Alcohol:

13 %

Total SO2

Residual sugar:

0.5 g/L

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.

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.

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