parparoussis tech sheets ida updated dec09 (2)...assyrtiko ktima parparoussis founded in 1974 by...
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Assyrtiko
KTIMA PARPAROUSSISFounded in 1974 by oenologist Athanassios Parparoussis, thewinery is located on the Northwest coast of the Peloponnese.Mr. Parparoussis and his two daughters Erifili and Dimitra.Together produce organic, world class wines from indigenousvarieties. The winery proudly takes risks, making exceptionalquality wines from little known grape varieties that are otherwiserarely used in Greece. WINEMAKINGA classic grape varietal that acquires a unique character whenplanted on sandy loam soils with many stones rich in traceelements, making the nose more expressive and the bodyrounder. It spends 4 months on the lees and 100% Stainless steel.Only indigenous yeast and organic practices are used. TASTING NOTESFleshy lemons, fresh herbs like basil and thyme with an explosivebrightness of lily flowers. On the palate, round withconcentration of stone fruits, lemon rind and anise. Agingpotential: 10 years.
FOOD PAIRINGBest paired with baked fish in tomato and caper sauce, herbcrusted poultry and sheep’s milk semi-soft cheeses.
COMPOSITION100% Assyrtiko
APPELLATION
PGI Achaia
HARVEST YIELD800kg/1000m
PRODUCTION
6,000 bottles
TECH NOTESAlcohol: 13.5%
Acidity: 5.8.0 g/lpH: 3.1
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