Lantides - Little Ark White - 2019 - Le Baroudeur du Vin

Little Ark White 2019

Lantides

$148.00

A fine and refreshing wine from southern Greece, with exotic and mineral notes

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Greece

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Vin White

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12.5%

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5-10 years

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50% Malagousia, 50% Assyrtiko

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The lively fruit flavors and refreshing acidity make it an ideal aperitif, but this wine goes very well with vegetable starters, fish ceviche, spring rolls, goat cheese ravioli, or with mozzarella. burrata with dried tomatoes.

Let's talk little, let's talk wine

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In the south of Greece, the Lantides estate is the project of oenologist Andrea Lantides and is now managed by his son Simon. This wine originates from the Peloponnese peninsula and is a 50/50 blend of Assyrtiko and Malagousia, 2 indigenous Greek grape varieties. Malagousia is a Greek white grape variety that was virtually extinct until oenology professor Vassilis Logothetis rediscovered it in the 1970s. Assyrtiko is a Greek white grape variety native to the famous island of Santorini, planted in arid soils rich in volcanic ash. This wine comes from vines located on a plateau at an altitude of 600 meters. The grapes are harvested and sorted manually to guarantee optimal fruit quality. On the palate, it is very delicate with aromas of ripe fruits such as peach , banana , pear , pineapple , grapefruit and lemon peel . The wine is lively and mineral, slightly floral, salivating, almost iodized with a fresh and tasty finish.

Where are we traveling?

The Peloponnese The Peloponnese is located in the westernmost part of Mainland Greece. It is almost an island since the region is only attached to the continent by a small narrow strip of land (less than 6 km in its narrow part and less than 6 km long). The complexity of its shape and its numerous ribs give it a varied topography. Overall, the Peloponnese is a mountainous region and has seven peaks that rise to almost 2000 meters above sea level. The climate is essentially Mediterranean with hot summers, short springs and long autumns. The region is subject to all kinds of influences, the winds from the Aegean Sea, the cold winds from the north or the hot winds from Africa. The region has 7 sub-regions or AOPs. The sub-region: Nemea (or Nemea) The Nemea region is located in the northeastern corner of the Peloponnese peninsula. The mountains and valleys surrounding the small village of Nemea have been producing wine for centuries. The region's wine is part of Greek mythology and refers to the story of the demigod Heracles, who was sent to Nemea to kill the famous "Lion of Nemea". The Greek wine formerly made in the region was called the blood of Heracles, a name which is still associated with Nemean wines today. The altitude and prevailing winds create a cooler climate than you might imagine for an inland region of Greece. Winters are quite cool and precipitation is abundant in winter and spring. However, summers are hot and sunny and autumn is long enough for good ripening of the grapes.

The little history of the country

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Long known as small table wines, notably with Retsina, a white wine infused with pine resin, Greek wines have increased in quality over the last 20 years. The history of wine is as old as that of Greece. More than 3000 years ago, traces of the oldest grape presses in the world were found on the island of Crete. After stagnation throughout the 20th century, Greek wines experienced a dazzling improvement from a quality point of view thanks to its entry into the European Union, the training of young oenologists in very good European schools and particular attention to international demand. She does not want to take the easy route by using mainly great French grape varieties such as Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon which would greatly facilitate export. Nowadays, Greece wants to continue to cultivate and introduce its ancient grape varieties, which number around 300 in the territory. The very first thing to understand is that Greece is much more diverse in terms of climate than most people think. The country clearly has everything from arid Mediterranean islands to humid, mountainous pine forests that receive snowfall in winter. With such a diverse climate, you can expect Greek wines to be very varied as well. So, one of the best ways to get an idea of ​​Greek wine is to divide the country into four overall wine-growing zones based on their climate: Northern Greece (humid climate), Aegean Islands (arid climate). ), Central Greece and Southern Greece (Mediterranean climate). The potential and reputation are greatly underestimated today in the eyes of the general public, which may bring pleasant surprises!

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