KTIMA AKRANI SINGLE VINEYARD MINIERA CHARDONNAY 2020

Varietal composition: Chardonnay 100%

Category: Protected Geographical Indication DODECANESE

Vines: 22 years old vine planted in stony-clay red soil of parental slate subsoil. The management and the development of the ecosystem is entirely based on Bio-Agricultural practices (the vineyard is under the process of certification)

Yield: average 0,8 tn/1.000 m2

Harvest period: 29th August -1st September

Maturation and Cellaring: 40% of the total quantity remains for 6 months in stainless-steel tank, while the rest 60% matures for the same time span in second-used 225 liters-capacity oak barrels. During this time periodic “batonnage” are carried out

 Ageing potential: 5 years

Analysis: 14.0% alc. by vol., residual sugars 2.2 g/l, total acidity 6.1 g/l in tartaric acid, pH 3.21

Serving temperature: 10-12°C

Recommended pairings: yellow cheese, vegetable and cheese soufflés, mushroom risotto, seafood, chicken and vegetable terrines