Very attractive aromas of jasmine, orange and honeysuckle. The palate delivers some floral notes with grapefruit, nectarine, honeydew melon and white tea. The acid is medium while the body is medium plus.
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 to the recently rediscovered Malagousia. 150 acres are currently under vine. The climate is Mediterranean with limestone, clay and gravel soils.
The Malagouzia vineyards used for the Papagiannakos Kalogeri are located in southeastern Attica at an altitude of 165 feet. The vineyard is relatively young, with an average of 20-years-old, and has a north-facing exposure. The vineyard is farmed without irrigation, resulting in low-yielding vines that produce grapes with rich, concentrated fruit flavors. The Malagousia grapes are fermented in INOX stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature in order to preserve the varietal aromatics.
Cheese, Chicken/Turkey, East Asian (Chinese/Japanese/Korean), Fish (white), Hors d'oeuvres, Just for Cocktailing, Perfect Aperitif , Roasted Root Vegetables, Shellfish, Sushi, Tapas, Vegetables