Zidianakis Garage Winery 'Semissis' 2022 750mL
$21
GREECE : CRETE
Malvasia di Candia; Vilana
LIGHT-BODIED, RIPE PEACH, PEAR, JASMINE, SALINE, NO OAK
From a family-owned winery in Crete, "Semissis" (meaning "ancient gold coin") is a blend of two aromatic white grapes, Malvazia and Vilana. Malvazia has an intensely fruity character and the Vilana, which is extremely rare, is referred to as the Queen or Riesling of Cretan white varietals bringing high acidity and floral aromatics. After fermentation in stainless, the wine stays on the lees for 4 months before bottling. Floral, bright, and elegant!
Farming : Organic, Biodynamic
Winemaking : Low intervention
Pairing : Branzino
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