Fragospito White 750 ml (Moschato Spinas, Malvasia)

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Gavalas Moschato Spinas Malvazia: about the wine

Gavalas Moschato spinas and Malvazia Fragospito in a few words. Cold prefermentation maceration and alcoholic fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel vats. Enjoy it within the first 2-3 years from harvest. Crystal bright yellow color.  Exceptional aromatic intensity and complexity with rose and exuberant citrus notes . Well balanced in the mouth with rich fruity flavor and pleasant acidity. In a word, enjoy it with fresh salads, pies, fish, shellfish, white meat. Best served at 10°-12° C

About Gavalas winery

Emmanuel Gavalas planted the first vineyards in 1906. At that time he would use the Minoan dressed stone treading tank that used to be at the village of Agios Thomas, where he came from, to tread the grapes. At that time, the must  fermented into big storage jars.  Then he transported the wine into leather flasks and he sold it to taverns and stores. Some years later he settled down at Vorias, a village 15km away from Agios Thomas where he planted new vineyards. Then he used to take the grapes to well known wineries. .

In 2001 the vineyards became part of the organic cultivation system, as actual owner, Nikos Gavalas believe that the organic products protect the environment from the pesticides’ contamination as well as the consumers and us, the cultivators and our children. In 2004 he set up a most modern winery into the vineyards. Therefore, every stage of the vinification from the production to the bottling happen  in  verticalized, modern unit.  Notably, it represents one of the largest organic viticulture on the island of Crete.

 the vineyards

Located 37km south of the town of Heraklion. There, the winery buildings covers an area of 980m2 in a privately-owned estate of 7.000 m2 with its vineyards extended in 6.9 acres of land. From which the 2.2 acres are new plantings scheduled to be put at an early date in the production line. Furthermore, Gavalas Domaine exclusively produces and bottles wine from their own production by using organic farming techniques.

In the vineyards are cultivated the Cretan grapes varieties of Vilana, Kotsifali, Mantilari, the international Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon as well as Malvazia di Candia Aromatica, a variety known since the Venetian era.

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