| Technical Presentation |
KTIMA LIGAS WHITE Dry |
| Classification |
PELLA Protected Geographical Indication (P.G.I) |
| Grape varieties |
Roditis 40%, Kydonitsa 10%, Sauvignon 30%, Xinomavro (R) 20% |
| Vineyards |
Pella’s hills (90-160 m) |
| Soil |
Sand clay with little organic composition. |
| Age of Vines |
6-22 years |
| Yield |
Sauvignon 40hl/ha, Roditis 80hl/ha, Kydonitsa 65hl/ha, Xinomavro 60hl/ha |
| Harvest |
End of August (Sauvignon). Beginning to the middle of September (Roditis, Xinomavro). End of September (Kydonitsa). |
| Vinification/Maturation |
Skin contact for 7-9h at 14˚C. Alcoholic fermentation at 16˚C. A part of Xinomavro (blanc de noirs) is fermented in French barrels of oak with regular batonnage. All wines are ageing over fine lees for 3-4 months before blended. |
| Alcohol by volume |
13,5% vol |
| Total acidity (tartaric acid) |
7 g/l |
| pH |
3,5 |
| Tasting notes |
The bright color is yellow-green with a few greenish hues. The nose is expressive with complexity of peach, pineapple, lemon skin flavor and hazelnut. The mouth is rich, sweet and smooth and the finish is long, complex and with constant evolution. |
