Papagiannakos Assyrtiko
Wine Description
Founded in 1919, Domaine Papagiannakos is located in the Attica region of Central Greece, just 18 miles from Athens. Today, the winery is run by the 3rd generation, Vassilis Papagiannakos, who has issued a new era of modern winemaking while still maintaining the family’s dedication to cultivating and preserving the region’s most famous indigenous grape, Savatiano. In addition the Domaine has plant Malagousia and Assyrtiko.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Winemaking & Aging
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Wine Production
After a period of skin contact, the juice is fermented in stainless-steel tanks with a controlled temperature of 60°F-65°F to preserve the varietal aromatics.Battonage is also applied to add volume and complexity.
About the Vineyard
The Assyrtiko vineyards are located in northeastern Attica at an altitude of 330 feet. The vineyard has a northeastern facing exposure. The vineyard is farmed without irrigation, resulting in low-yielding vines that produce grapes with rich, concentrated fruit flavors.
