Gavalas Santorini Natural Ferment 2024

Drink it now or cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant, but best to open it half an hour before service. Located in the village of Megalochori on the Greek island of Santorini, Gavalas Winery was founded in the late 1800s, when production was mainly focused on family use. Over the generations, the winery has expanded its market and today produces traditional Santorini wines with indigenous grape varieties. Santorini Natural Ferment from Gavalas Winery is a delicious traditional white wine made with Assyrtiko grapes from vineyards over 50 years old and located mainly in the Megalochori area. After the harvest, fermentation takes place over a period of two months with natural yeasts in steel tanks, where the wine rests on the lees for 6-8 months. In the glass, the wine reveals a straw yellow color and a broad and intense aromatic profile with notes of citrus and stone fruit, hints of yeast, and saltiness. On the palate, it has a surprising character. Thanks to the use of indigenous yeasts and the time spent on the lees, the wine has a creamy texture and a full body. It is complex and concentrated, mineral and balanced with a strong refreshing acidity and a lingering finish that recalls mineral notes. Try it with oily fish and poultry served with white sauces.