Gaia - Notios White - 2019 - Le Baroudeur du Vin

Notios White 2022

Name: Gaia - Notios White - 2022
Brand: Valade & Transandine
Price: 13.9 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

GAIA

83,40 €

The sun of Greece united in this vintage full of freshness!

Greece

Vin White

12.5%

1-5 years

40% Roditis, 40% Moschofilero, 20% Assyrtiko

750ml
Box of 6 bottles (75cl)

White

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Made from 3 Greek grape varieties , this is a beautiful combination of exotic and floral tones with a character of grapefruit and peach pit. This fusion of traditional Greek grape varieties produces a light, fresh and elegant wine. The Moschofilero brings vibrant, floral flavors, the Roditis gives a sweet, zesty citrus character and the Assyrtiko offers wonderful complexity, lively acidity and a mineral touch. A light and refreshing vintage!

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. Sub-regions: Arcadia Region, Corinth Region and Nemea Region Moschofilero (pronounced Mosho-FEEL-ero) grapes come from the mountainous vineyards of the Arcadia region, where 15-year-old vines are grown at 700 meters above sea level and produce grapes with fruity character and lively acidity. The Roditis grape variety is cultivated at an altitude of 900 meters on the heights of Corinth, in a microclimate which gives elegance to the resulting wine. Assyrtiko grapes come from the hillsides of Nemea, planted 600 meters above sea level with a southwest orientation.

The little history of the country

Greece

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!