Hatzidakis Santorini Nikteri 2015

Hatzidakis Santorini Nikteri 2015

750ml

WINE PROFILE
Type: Dry White Wine
Vintage: 2015
Quality classification: P.D.O. Santorini
Grape Varieties (per %): Assyrtiko 100%
Alcoholic volume (%): 15

UNGRAFTED NON-IRRIGATED VINEYARD
Name of vineyard location: Santorini / Villages of Pyrgos and Megalochori
Altitude: 100 to 300 m
Soil: Volcanic, pumice igneous lava
Climate: Rare rainfalls, strong winds, dry & hot summer
Yield: 20 hl/ha
Age of vines: 100 years
Date of harvest: 2nd half of August

VINIFICATION
Type: White
Method: Over matured handpicked grapes were placed in cold room overnight. Then destemed
grapes remained in skin contact for 12 hours. The must fermented with indigenous yeasts at
18˚C. The wine matured in oak barrels of different capacity for 12 months. Unfiltered
Bottling.

BARRELS
Size: 300 and 500 lt
Usage : 3 -5 years
Origin of wood: France
Toasting: No

AGEING
Ageing process: Oak barrels
Duration: 12 months
Ageing potential in the bottle : At least 10 years

TASTING
Yellow golden colour. Aromas of ripe stone fruits and lemon. Vibrant and full-bodied on the palate with a mineral aftertaste. Served at 12-14 ˚C, with shellfish dishes, meats in white sauce, as well as mature full fat cheese.

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