2021 Domaine Karydas Xinomavro, Naoussa, Macedonia, GreeceABOUT THIS WINE The grapes for this Xinomavro were hand harvested from the steep, terraced vineyards of Naoussa in late September. The wine underwent fermentation with indigenous yeasts in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the fresh fruit flavors and bright acidity. After fermentation, the wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (30% new, 70% older oak) to integrate the tannins and add complexity. Bottled in early

The whites are pressed using pneumatic presses

The high acidity of the wine allows it to still present as dry wine under the local legislation

The old age of the vines gives density and complexity to this dry Chasselas

one of Roty’s three parcels of Charmes-Chambertin is situated just to the south of Griottes

mineral-focused style

His constant quest for excellence required adapting the facilities in order to guarantee a bright future

The winemaking process is biodynamic and includes long extraction

batonnage 2 times per week

The oldest vineyard classification in the world from 1832 testifies to the importance of viticulture on the Saar at that time

In the lowest elevation vineyards

who took over in 1991 (finally buying the business in 1994)

the fruit developed evenly with concentrated flavor