Venetsanos Oak Santorini Assyrtiko 2019 (750ml)

Variety: Assyrtiko 100%
Soil composition: Sandy of volcanic origin
Altitude: 160 - 240 meters
Planting: 2000-2500 plants / hectare
Yield: 1800 kgr / hectare
Harvest: August 14th – 23rd 2019 (by hands in 20 kgr crates)
Quantity: 1.400 bottles

Vinification:

Grapes from selected family vineyards were harvested at an
appropriate maturity and after destemming were subjected to a pre-fermentative
maceration process for about 6 hours at 6-100 C temperature.

This was followed by static leaching and the must was then transferred to a vertical
oak fermentation tank (foudre) where alcoholic fermentation proceeded at controlled
temperatures of 160 C. It remained with the fine lees after the fermentation was
completed for 12 months. This was followed by removal of the lees and maturation
for another 8 months. It was bottled in April 2022.

Wine details:

Density: 0,9876
Alcoholic level: 14.4 % vol
Total Acidity: 6.04 gr/lt
ΡΗ: 3.24
Volatile acidity: 0,58 mgr/lt
Sugars: 1,9 gr/lt
Free SO2: 30.1 mgr/lt
Total SO2: 101,2 mgr/lt

Organoleptic characteristics:

Bright lemon color with golden highlights. The nose appears complex with delicate
aromas of yellow fruits and citrus surrounded by a distinctive oaky character and
hints of chakra stone.

In the mouth the typical Santorini minerality is evident while the relatively high
acidity gives a pleasant freshness that balances the sweetness of the alcohol. The
body is well structured and oily and incorporates the fruit (peach, citrus etc) and
saltiness along with soft vanilla and hints of toast. The aftertaste is intense and long
lasting. A wine with potential for further evolution over time.