Mylonas Retsina, 12%, 0.75 L
Classification – dry white wine, the traditional appellation.
Varietal Composition - Savatiano 100%.
Vineyard - municipality of Keratea, altitude 250-350 m.
Vinification - the grapes are hand-picked based and placed in small crates. After the harvest, the grapes are taken immediately into the winery. Cooling the grapes at 8 °C, destemming and pre-fermentation maceration for 6 hours at 10 °C. Static settling and fermentation with the addition of pine resin at controlled temperature 16 °C in small stainless-steel tanks. After fermentation the wine is left on the lees for three months with frequent stir.
Eye - bright lemon color with greenish highlights.
Nose - aromas of peach, mastic, mango and lemon along with white flowers and herbs.
Palate - the flavors continue with the same intensity on the palate balancing with refreshing acidity. Fruity, herbaceous and long aftertaste.
Pairing Suggestions - accompanies fried seafood, crispy shrimps in kataifi crust, marinated fish like tuna, salmon, anchovies, Japanese sashimi, carpaccio, cheese croquettes, stuffed grape leaves dolmas and dishes based on garlic.
Best served at 9-11 °C.