Gaia Notios White 2020
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This refreshing and aromatic dry white blend showcases the new, high quality and exciting wines that are coming out of Greece. The Moschofilero contributes vibrant floral notes of rose petal and a lively fruity profile, while the Roditis provides an elegant lemony character and crisp acidity.
The lively fruit flavors and refreshing acidity make this an ideal aperitif, or as an accompaniment for light appetizers. A great pairing for seafood and poultry, as well as Asian cuisine.
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This bright, easy-drinking wine features a blend of three white wine grapes indigenous to Greece: high-altitude Roditis Alepou, Moschofilero from Arcadia, and Santorini Assyrtiko. There are clementine, melon and lemon notes on the nose, and a lovely, tartly balanced palate. The long, clementine-driven finish will leave you craving your next sip.
With hundreds of white grape varieties to choose from, winemakers have the freedom to create a virtually endless assortment of blended white wines. In many European regions, strict laws are in place determining the set of varieties that may be used in white wine blends, but in the New World, experimentation is permitted and encouraged. Blending can be utilized to enhance balance or create complexity, lending different layers of flavors and aromas. For example, a variety that creates a soft and full-bodied white wine blend, like Chardonnay, would do well combined with one that is more fragrant and naturally high in acidity. Sometimes small amounts of a particular variety are added to boost color or aromatics. Blending can take place before or after fermentation, with the latter, more popular option giving more control to the winemaker over the final qualities of the wine.
Home of Greece’s famous and praise-worthy red variety, Agiorgitiko, Nemea is part of the Peloponnese.