Sommelier’s Corner is an all about Greek wines column. Sommelier, Nikos Politis recommends fine wine varieties by local wineries.
Every month through Sommelier’s Corner, Nikos Politis presents a handpicked wine from the Greek vineyard.
Kydonitsa 2019 Vatista Winery
Beyond the ordinary
Greek vineyard ,one of the world’s most luscious, offers overwhelming emotions to wine-enthusiasts.More than 300 native varieties, some of which well-known, while others are emergent such as rare Kydonitsa from Laconia. In his experienced hands, Ioannis Vatistas, winery’s founder and nowadays his daughter Maria, provides since 1990 one of the finest variety’s expressions in our glass.
With a vineyard of 400 acres stretching out to Aghios Nikolaos, Voion meadow and Pantanassa’s slopes next to Monemvasia, Vatista family invested great love and labor on local Kydonitsa but also on the incospicuous varieties of Petroulianos, Thrapsa, Asproudi, Monemvasia, Smyrneiko, favored by the area’s microclimate.
The continuous endeavor for area’s wine treasures to be elevated and upgraded in quality, led to the acknowledgement and recognition of Vatistas family in Greece and overseas.
Kydonitsa 2019, PDO(Protected designation of Origin)Laconia is a white wine, dry with light lemon color and green layers.
Expressive nose with dominant discreet aromas of white flowers, green apple, pear, citrus, with notes of ripe quince.
The moderate volume in the mouth balances with the refreshing acidity and alcohol(13%Vol) giving a well-structured ensemble of elegance and character.
After being fermented on the fine wine lees for about 6 months, a slight buttery sensation is obtained but mostly a fruity and long lasting aftertaste.
It is harmoniously combined with fresh green salads, seafood, pasta with vegetables sauce, chicken with okra and white creamy cheese.
Enjoy it plain or as an aperitif accompanied by light snacks.
Αging ability for 3 years in good storage conditions.
It ‘s worth mentioning the qualitative development that this specific wine features from harvest to harvest underlying its continuous progress.
About the author
Mr. 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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