Navitas Winery Terre de Zeus Assyrtiko 2023
A fresh, intense and beautifully textured Assyrtiko, with aromas of lemon blossom, tea and brioche together with flinty and botanical notes. Deliciously mineral and long.
The 16-hectare vineyard is located at 400 metres altitude on the slopes of the iconic Mt Olympus. This area is located at Litochoro, in the Topoliani area of Pieria in Northern Greece and forms part of the PGI Pieria, an appellation established in 2008. The vineyard was previously owned by Maria’s father for over 20 years. The vines are separated into three smaller autonomous parcels, each with an exciting mosaic of different soils and altitudes. The planting density is 3,000 plants per hectare and the vines produce low yields. The microclimate is moderate Mediterranean, and the vines benefit from the sea breeze and the natural shelter from the surrounding mountains. Significant rainfall throughout the year nourishes the vines. The Assyrtiko vines are planted up to 100 metres and are planted with southwest to north-eastern orientation on a 20% gradient slope. The soils are stony and rich in organic matter. The vineyard is certified organic, and the vines are hand-harvested.
The grapes were sorted on a vibrating conveyor belt table, before 2/3 of the grape were whole-bunch pressed, and the juice received 24-hour skin contact. The remaining 1/3 was destemmed and crushed. Fermentation took place with 100% indigenous yeasts. The wine was matured for six months with lees contact and bâtonnage in a combination of stainless-steel tanks and clay amphorae.
| RRP | £25.25 |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Alcoholic strength | 13% |
| Serve with | tomato salad; Greek salad |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Macedonia |
| Subregion | Pieria |
| Grapes | Assyrtiko 100% |
| Residual sugar (g/l) | 2 |
| Dry/Sweet value | 1 |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Diam |
The Latin word Navitas stands for energy, birth, zeal and creation. The philosophy at the beating heart of this young and holistic project is: ‘Mindful Winemaking, Meaningful Wines’. Winemaker Maria Dimitriadis and oenologist Grigoris Sotiriadis, who both originally hail from Thessaloniki, produce exquisite wines from the 16-hectare vineyard located at Litochoro, in the Pieria region of Northern Greece. The vines are planted at altitudes of up to 400 metres in the foothills of Mount Olympus, where the cool-climate fruit is seamlessly translated into aromatic wines of great purity. Sustainably cultivated and vegan certified, the wines are certified organic from the 2021 vintage.
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