Papagiannakos Savatiano Old Vines

Domaine Papagiannakos Old Vine Savatiano White wine

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.

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Wine Production

The Savatiano grapes are fermented in INOX stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (60°-65°F) in order to preserve the fresh, varietal fruit flavors. Vinified in a dry style, this wine bears the regional Markopoulo PGI appellation designation.

Tasting Notes

Bright gold and clear in color, delicate bouquet, aroma of citrus. Medium acidity, long and pleasant aftertaste.

Food Pairing

The medium-weight palate and acidity make this a versatile pairing wine. Enjoy with a variety of Mediterranean dishes, fresh salads and seafood, as well as sushi, cheese and poultry.

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Wine Production

Tasting Notes

Bright gold and clear in color, delicate bouquet, aroma of citrus. Medium acidity, long and pleasant aftertaste.

Food Pairing

The medium-weight palate and acidity make this a versatile pairing wine. Enjoy with a variety of Mediterranean dishes, fresh salads and seafood, as well as sushi, cheese and poultry.

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Tech Sheet Bottle Shot Acclaim

POINTS

“Sweet almond notes and a whiff of jasmine add charm to this savatiano. A bright, lemony acidity charges through its broad, satisfying texture, invigorating the flavors and accenting its lasting herbal notes.”– (Featured in “Drink All Day Wines”)

POINTS

“The 2020 Savatiano Old Vines is unoaked and comes in at 12.5% alcohol. Solid for the grape and the fresh style, this shows off good concentration while remaining elegant. It does show a burst of flavor and it lingers nicely on the finish. This grape is sometimes a bit bland, leaning to neutral, but this has some personality, relatively speaking of course. Compared to its younger sibling, the 2021 in this report, this might not be quite as zesty, but it has a fruitier demeanor. Of the winery's Savatianos in this report, this is the one I'd take, especially today. It has the advantage of a little more bottle age compared to the 2021. This can age a bit, perhaps better than indicated. It is in a great place now, though, so that's a hint. Sourced from 50+-year-old vines in the Attica area, there were 156,000 bottles produced.”

Vineyard & Production Info

Soil composition:

Limestone, Clay and Gravel

Elevation:

330 feet

Exposure:

Northern

Harvest time:

Early September

Bottles produced of this wine:

156,000

Average Vine Age:

50 years

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:

100% Savatiano

Fermentation container:

Stainless steel tanks

Fining agent:

Vegan

Type of aging container:

Stainless steel tanks

Total SO2:

110

Analytical Data

pH level:

3.4

Acidity:

5.5 g/L

Alcohol:

12.5 %

Total SO2:

110

Residual sugar:

1.3 g/L

About the Vineyard

The vineyards used for the Papagiannakos Old Vine Savatiano are located in southeastern Attica at an altitude of 330 feet. The landscape is cup-shaped with the vineyards facing north, which prevents the grapes from being overexposed to the heat of the sun. The vineyard is over 50-years-old, and is farmed without irrigation, resulting in low-yielding vines that produce grapes with rich, concentrated fruit flavors.

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