Vegoritis Winery, prestigious yet very promising, produces premium series including white varieties such as the intense Sauvignon Blanc 2019.
A prestigious yet very promising winery founded in 2005 by winemaker Christos Boskos located in Aghios Panteleimonas in Amyndeon.
Wine’s Characteristics
Sauvignon Blanc 2019 – PGI Florina
Origin & Identity
Premium series include white varieties of Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Gewürztraminer in single variety vinification, while on red Syrah and Xinomavro with the latter being distinguished in Thessaloniki’s International Competition in 2020 as the best Xinomavro of the competition.
Blends as well as sparkling complete the collection of Vegoritis Winery.
Sauvignon Blanc 2019 PGI Florina has a bright lemon colour with green weaves.
Intense and complex nose giving aromas of green fruit and freshly cut citrus with hints of green tea, while as it opens up pineapple and unripe passionfruit are emerged.
Dry in mouth, with medium volume body and noticeable acidity that masterfully balances with fruit and alcohol.
An intense aftertaste that lasts and evolves.
Food & Wine pairing tips
Combined harmonically with raw or steamed shellfish, ceviche sea-bass, sushi, fresh fried squids with crispy crust and medium size fish cooked on a pan or grill.
Green fresh salads with a dressing of olive oil ,lemon and mustard.
Tarts with zucchini, fennel-meatballs, vegetables risotto but also with pesto pasta or spaghetti with lemon, shrimps and fennel.
Chicken with zucchini but also exotic dishes with ginger.
Concluding, Sauvignon Blanc would be a good fit for enriched goat cheese varieties.
Aging ability of 4-5 years in good storage conditions.
It has won a Gold medal on the 22nd Competition in Berlin and Gold medal on the 19th International Competition in Thessaloniki.
About the Author
Nikos Politis works in Efpan, a company importing Spanish wines- products and distribution network of Spanish and Greek wines.
Sommelier in Acropolis Chef’s Club of Attica.
He worked for a company exporting and distributing Greek wines in China.
He was employed in the exports department of Cantina Roeno, an Italian Winery based in Brentino Belluno, in Verona.
Studied in WSPC– Wine & Spirit Professional Center.
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