Goumenissa

The vines stand at elevations of 250 to 400 metres on slopes with clay and sandy-clay soils. The semi-continental climate brings cold winters, warm summers, 400 to 600 millimetres of annual rainfall and dry conditions; artificial irrigation is not possible. The grapes are destemmed and fermented with indigenous yeasts under temperature control, without oenological additives. Both varieties mature separately for twelve months in 500-litre barrels, Negoska in French oak and Xinomavro in American oak; the cuvée is assembled only afterwards. Recommended price: 120 euros ex-cellar, equivalent to around 115 CHF.