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Producer: Biblia ChoraGrape Varieties: 50% Sauvignon Blanc 50% AssyrtikoOptimum Drinking: Within 4 yearsWine Style: Bone dry fresh whiteAlcohol by Volume: 12.5%Closure: ScrewcapCountry: Greece
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Tasting Note: Super fresh, a typical Sauvignon nose, with a hint of nettle and lashings of gooseberry and passionfruit. The native Greek variety, Assyrtiko, has imparted citrus aromas and bone-dry minerality to the blend.
Style: Medium bodied
Variety: 50% Sauvignon Blanc 50% Assyrtiko
Viticulture: The cool north of Greece close to Kavala is perfect for growing Sauvignon Blanc and Assyrtiko. Biblia Chora's 150ha of vines are planted on flinty soil at an altitude of 350m on south facing slopes. The proximity of the sea brings a maritime influence to the vineyards. The grapes are hand picked.
Region: Kavala, Macedonia
Soil Type: Flint
Winemaker: Evangelos Geravassiliou & Vassilis Tsaktsalis
Closure: Synthetic
Fermentation: Fermented in stainless steel tanks, no fining or filtration was performed
Alcohol: 12.5%
Food: Oysters, seafood, saladAwards: Bronze Medal – International Wine Challenge 2008
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