Stone Hills

White Dry Wine
Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Peloponnese

Variety: 50% Chardonnay 50% Malagouzia
Region: Αρχαία Νεμέα
Vineyard: Privately owned
-Chardonnay:Karakaxa 14str. Κatevasia 3str. Afali 14str.
-Μalagouzia: Staurodomi 7str. Karakaxa 7str. Giougiza 14str.
Stremmas: 59

Vinification: Harvest early in the morning and transfer of the grapes to the winery. Cold maceration for Chardonnay and Magagouzia for 8 hours in temperature of 7℃. Control of the temperature of alcoholic fermentation in 12-14℃ and battonage at least 1 month.

Tasting notes: The fruity character of Chardonnay blends with aromas of banana, apple, pear and is getting married with more mature characters of peach, apricot and orange aromas of Malagouzia variety. The acidity of Chardonnay balances the soft and pleasant body of Malagouzia. A fragile balance that creates a well-balanced and delicate wine.

Enjoy it with…

Fish, shellfish, shrimp, lobster, chicken, turkey, veal and white or light sauces.Also pasta accompanied by white sauce.
Recommended Cheese: Mozzarella cheese and goat milk, soft yellow cheeses.
Best served at a temperature of: 8 ° C – 12 ° C

Awards

2 stars, vintage 2004, Prowein (Germany)
Bronze Medal, vintage 2004, Challenge International du Vin (France)
Quality Certificate, vintage  2004, Mundus Vini (Germany)
Bronze Medal, vintage  2004, Challenge International du Vin (France)
2 stars, vintage  2005, Prowein (Germany)
Trophee Excellence, vintage  2005, Citadelles du Vin (France)
Bronze Medal, vintage  2006, Challenge International du Vin (France)
Commended, vintage  2006, Decander (London)
Silver Medal, vintage  2009, Concours International du Vin (Greece)
Gold Medal, vintage 2011, International Wine & Spirits Competition (Greece)
Special Medal for white wine, vintage  2011, International Wine & Spirits Competition (Greece)
Silver Medal, vintage  2011, Berliner Wein Trophy (Germany)
Silver Medal, vintage  2015, Concours International du Vin (Greece)
Silver Medal, vintage  2015, International Wine & Spirits Competition (Greece)