Description
Made of 100% Dafní, an indigenous greek variety saved from extinction in the early 90’s by the Lyrarakis family and planted in their “Psarades” estate vineyard. It is located in central Crête, at 480 meters above sea level. The soil is clay and loam. “Dáfni” means laurel (bay leaf) in Greek. The eponymous wine evokes its aromas. This goes through skin contact for 10 hours. 5% of the juice comes from grapes that are fermented for an extended time on the skins in order to balance the acidity. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, aging on the lees for 4 months.
Tasting Notes :
This wine reveals aromas of herbs such as laurel, rosemary and eucalyptus with notes of citrus flower, lime, grapefruit and mineral , typical for this variety. The palate is elegant and long with vibrant acidity and an intense aromatic aftertaste. Pair with fried small fish, seafood like cuttlefish with spinach, white meat, legumes and pies with greens and aromatic herbs.
