Wednesday 5 August 2009

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Saturday 1 August 2009

Freshen up your senses...with an AGRYROS ESTATE ASSYRTICO 2008


Assyrtico Argyros 2008
Brand Name
: Assyrtico Argyros
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol : 13%
Wine Type: Dry white
Wine category: Appellation of Origin Santorini of Superior Quality
Producer: Argyros estate
Grape Variety: Assyrtico 100%
Region: Episcopi Gonia, Santorini
Altitude: 150m
Ecosystem, soil: volcanic l
Climate: typical Mediterranean, warm, dry with strong winds
Vines per Ha : 1800
Yield :25 hl/ha
plant density :2,5*2 m
harvest:14/8/2008 - 30/8/2008
Vinification:Destemming & use of pneumatic presses. Alcoholic fermentation with selected yeast,in inox vessels.
Barrel used: No
Bottles produced :40.000
Tasting comments:Crystal-clear yellow colour, distinctively flavoured with citrus overtones. The relatively high acidity of Asyrtico gives it a crisp freshness, while the vineyard's extremely low performance offers body, structure and substance. Can be cellared for an additional 2-3 years.
Storage suggestions: Store in dark, clear and cool place
Serving Suggestions: At 8-10 C
Total Acidity: 7,10(gr/l,as tartaric acid)
Volatil acidity: 0,24(gr/l,as acetic acid)
PH: 3,5
Reducing sugar:1,2(gr/l)
Total sulphur acid:110 (mg/l)
Free sulphur acid:21(mg/l)