Papagiannakos Savatiano Vareli

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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.

Domaine Papagiannakos Winery
Savatiano Old Vines
Malagousia Vineyard
Yiannis Papagiannakos Harvest 1955
Papagiannakos Women Harvest 1950
Domaine Papagiannakos Winery
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Vineyard & Production Info
Soil composition
Limestone, Clay and Gravel
Elevation:
330 feet
Exposure:
Northern
Harvest time:
Mid-September
Average Vine Age:
50 years
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Savatiano
Fermentation container:
INOX stainless-steel tanks
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months
Age of Aging Container:
New
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
5 g/L
Alcohol:
12.2 %
Residual sugar:
0.8 g/L
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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. Aged in new oak barrels for 6 months prior to bottling. Vinified in a dry style, this wine bears the regional Markopoulo PGI appellation designation.

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About the Vineyard

The Savatiano vineyards used for the Papagiannakos Vareli 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.