Description
Douloufakis assyrtiko Alargo
Douloufakis assyrtiko white wine is a Assyrtiko 100%, which is the most famous Greek variety and intertwined with Santorini island. To sum up with vinification, it ‘s classic white vinification with fermentation in stainless steel tanks, at a low temperature (18°C). It was aged for 1 year in bottle. It was challenge for the winemaker; what will be the character of the wine and how this variety will be cultivated in Crete. Finally, we think that this variety really expresses its typical features at the vineyards of Dafnes, which are high acidity combined with mineral and metallic notes. White-yellow colour and soft aromas of dried citrus. It has a mineral taste which is the characteristic feature of the variety and reminds wines of Santorini. Its crispy acidity is in balance with its full body.
Douloufakis winery
Douloufakis family has a long tradition in viticulture and wine making, which starts in 1930. When grandfather Dimitris Douloufakis starts, for the first time, occupying professionally with the production of wines in old traditional premises. After that, in 1952, Douloufakis family participated in the 17th International Trade Fair of Thessaloniki. They received awards for the quality of their products. Nowadays, Nikolaos Douloufakis, grandson of Dimitrios continues the family tradition, after having graduated, as an oenologist, from the University of Alba, in Piemonte, in Italy.
After finishing his studies, he worked for wineries in Italy and then came back to Crete. There, he proceeded to the reconstruction of the vineyard, the cultivation of new varieties, the mechanical cultivation of the land . In addition, he implemented ecosystem friendly cultivation methods.
The vineyards
The vineyards are located at an altitude of 300 meters and cover an area of 82 acres within the wine growing zone of Daphnes. The cultivated varieties are Vilana, Vidiano, Moschato of Spina,
Malvasia, Mantilari, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc,
Liatiko, Kotsifali, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Syrah. In addition, local farmers also supply the winery with high quality grapes in a long term contract.
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