Wine: Domaine Kokotos 2002

Producer: George Kokotos

Type: Vin de Pays Côtes de Pendeli, dry white wine

Grape Varieties: Chardonnay

Vineyard: The vineyards of Ktima Kokotos are at an altitude of 450m. on the N. Eastern slopes of Mount Pendeli. The area has long cool winters, with good rainfall and at least one snowfall. In summer the nights are cool, but fine weather persists well after harvest, which is usually at the end of August.

Soil: Sand and clay with limestone subsoil

Yield: 50 hl/ha

Vinification: Grapes are handpicked in small baskets. Cold maceration of approximately 15 hours is followed by gentle pressing in a Willmes pneumatic press. After a preliminary debourbage, yeasts are added and the must is transferred to 225l oak casks-which are 50% new every year- for fermentation at controlled temperature of 17°C. The wine remains in casks for approximately 6 months before bottling.

Analysis:
Alcohol 12.5%vol.
Total acidity 5.5g/l.
Residual sugar less than 1g/l.

Tasting Notes: Bright yellow-gold colour, with strong goldish highlights. Its aromatic character is expressed with elegant aromas of exotic fruits (mango and pineapple) and ripe grapes. Generous mouth with buttery texture and balanced acidity give strong length. Serve at 12°C with rich fish, pâté and with dishes of cheeses. Excellent combinations with pork with plumps and stew salmon.

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