Dafnios White 2018 Douloufakis Winery

Description Dafnios WhiteWine 2018 Douloufakis Winery

General comments: An excellent wine made entirely from Vidiano grapes; a very old variety of Cretan grapes, which has been ignored for many years, but due to the intense and persistent efforts of some Cretan-inspired winemakers has returned to the forefront and produced high quality wines in recent years. “Dafnios” Whitewine is produced without the use of barrels. Type: Whitewine sec. Category: Protected Designation of Origin “Crete” . Features: Pale gold color. Medium intensity aromas of yellow and citrus fruits, which are combinesd with slightly more intense aromas of chamomile, jasmine and spices. Complete and rich aroma, presentsng apricot and flower taste characteristics. Very pleasant, balanced and fine acidity. The privately owned vineyards cover an area of ​​10 hectares and are located on the slopes of the hills at an altitude of 350 meters. Cultivation is done by mechanical means. Vinification: Classic Whitevinification with fermentation in stainless steel containers, at a temperatureof 18C. There is no use of the barrel, neither in fermentation, nor in maturation. Aging potential: It will last about four years. Alcohol: 13.5% vol. Culinary Associates: Serve at a temperatureof 9-10C; can be an excellent accompaniment to fish such as bream “miller”, John Dory, mackerel and trout. It also accompanies pork with celery, traditional Cretan pork with leeks, “fricassee” lamb with lettuce. It would also be an ideal partner for chickpea soup with lemon sauce or chickpea salad with herbs. ; 2017 Vintage 2016, Wine Advocate Mark Squires – 90 / 100 2017 Vintage 2016, Decanter World Wine Awards UK – Silver Medal & 2016, Texsom International Wine Competition – Gold Medal 2016 Vintage 2015, Decanter World Wine Awards UK – Bronze Medal 20 Winter 2015, Silver medal 2016 Vintage 2014, Tasted 100% Blind Andreas Larsson France – 87 / 100 20e Vintage, Australia Review Vintage, Australia of bronze 2015 Vintage 2014, Decanter World Wine Awards UK – Silver Medal 2015 Vintage 2014, Wine Advocate Mark Squires – 89 / 100 _ nxp; Tasted 100% Blind Andreas Larsson France – 86 / 100 2014 Vintage 2013, Wine Align – John Szabo, MS, Canada – 89 / 100 _ Vintage Wine Advocate Mark Squires – 89 / 100 2013 Vintage 2012, Wine Advocate Mark Squires – 89 / 100 20oc Vintage Squ, 2011x 2011 Vintage 2010, Thessaloniki IWSC – Gold Medal 2009 Vintage 2008 x8_000_000_000_000_000_000_000_000 Vintage 2007, Brussels World Competition – Medal of argint 2008 Vintage 2007, London IWSC – Silver Medal