Thymiopoulos - Earth & Sky Xinomavro 2022

Fresh yet structured. Notes of florals, dried rose, strawberry, plum, black olives, and oak on the nose. The palate has a distinctly tannic structure - dominant yet elegant - which is delightfully balanced with acidity. Juicy strawberry and forest fruits notes, with vanilla, baking spices, wood, tobacco, earth. And a long, smooth finish.

NERD NOTES

VINEYARDS: Blend of the best parcels of the estate, 45 years old, certified organic. 70% ar located around Trilofos village. 30% comes the surroundings of Fytia village.

ALTITUDE:

Trilofos: 150 - 250 metres
Fytia: 450 - 650 metres

SOIL: Limestone with schist and clay top-soil.

MICROCLIMATE: Warm climate tempered by the Mediterranean winds and by the air flowing down from Vermio mountain play a determinant role in the ripening period, protecting the grapes by maintaining low temperatures. High altitude and big diurnal range around Fytia village add complexity and finesse to the blend.

HARVEST: 20 September - 10 October

VINIFICATION: Grapes are 60% de-stemmed, macerated for 40 days and fermentation has been completed with indigenous yeasts.

MATURATION: 18 months in third-use, 500-litre French oak barrels.