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.

Brand Materials

Tech Sheet Bottle Shot Acclaim

POINTS

“The 2021 Savatiano Old Vines is unoaked and comes in at 12.4% alcohol. This is a fresh and lively Savatiano with well-integrated acidity and appealing freshness. Compared to its sibling, the 2020 also reviewed, this lacks some flavor and character, although there seems to be a hint of mint in the background, but some may prefer the focused and more youthful presentation here. Of course, for this type of wine, an extra year in bottle is a significant matter, so perhaps this will also develop in a manner similar to the 2020. For the moment, I'd take the 2020, but they are likely to be pretty close if given the same aging. Sourced from 50+-year-old vines in the Attica area, there were 190,000 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:

190,000

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:

3,35

Acidity:

5,6 g/L

Alcohol:

12,5 %

Dry extract:

22 g/L

Total SO2:

110

Residual sugar:

0,7 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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