Sarris Lygia Orange Wine
Sarris Lygia Orange Wine
Dark yellow color with aromas of apricot, vanilla and orange marmalade. Robust and slightly tannic mouth sense with a long aftertaste.
Description
ORANGE
Tsaoussi is one of the rarest varieties on the island but it has shown that it has great potential. For this reason, Panos Sarris chose it for his Orange wine
VINEYARD
The vines are ungrafted, 55 y.o vineyard at Minies, South of Kefalonia.
TIME OF THE HARVEST 31 August
VINIFICATION
The wine was fermented with indigenous yeasts and left macerate with the skins for two weeks in stainless steel tanks. The result has a solid structure and very intense aromas of yellow fruits such as quince and citron.
TASTING NOTES
Lygia has a medium orange color and impressive aromas of quince, orange, dried apricot, orange peel, lemon, chrysanthemum, toast, and clay.
On the palate, its structure enchants, with medium body, mild tannins, and refreshing acidity. Juicy orange, nectarine, persimmon, quince, apple compote, dried yellow flowers, and earthy notes compose a special ensemble.
DETAILS
VARIETAL | Tsaoussi |
ALCOHOL | 12.0° |
HAND HARVESTED | 100% |
PRODUCTION LEVEL | 500 lt / 1 acre |
UNFILTERED | Yes |
FERMENTATION | Wild fermented in stainless steel vats |
VOLUME | 750ml |
Additional information
Weight | 1,5 kg |
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Volume | 750ml |
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