Thousand Years / Xilia Xronia White

Country: Greece

Appellation: Nemea

Indication: PGI Peloponnese

Varieties: Chardonnay 100%

Maturation: 6 Months in barrels

Vinification

Fermentative extraction lasting 6-8 hours. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16-17°C. Fermentation is completed in 12-15 days, however the wine remains with the fine lees and periodic batonnage follows.

The wine is then decanted into 225lt barrels where it remains for 6 months.

Organoleptic Characteristics

Brilliant gold color with green glows. Smartflavour which dominates the apple and pineapple in combination with notes of vanilla. Fresh and fleshy taste with long after taste. It matured in new French barrels.

Recommended Pairing

Goes well with fatty fish, pasta with white sauces, truffles, mushrooms, white meats and poultry.

Serve at 12-14°C.

Specifications

Alcohol 13% v/v
Reducing Sugars 0.55 g/L
Total Acidity 5.07 g/L
pH 0.9892