HKO-OAS21

Koukos 2021 Assyrtiko Oak-Aged

It requires a special skill to marry Assyrtiko’s fundamentally neutral character to the potentially overbearing character of French barriques and to emerge with such a subtly elegant wine as this beauty.

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Wine Specifics

WineWise Code	HKO-OAS21
Country	Greece
Region	Peloponnese
Color/Style	White
Fermentation Vessel	Barrel
Additional Fermentation Notes	28 days
Aging Vessel	Used Barrique
Aging Duration (months)	12
Filtered?	Yes
Fining Agents	None
Yeast Protocol	Spontaneous
Malolactic Conversion	Yes
Added Sulfur	Yes, 75 mg total
Varieties	100% Assyrtiko
Residual Sugar	<1
ABV	13
Acidity	5.8
Closure	DIAM
Annual Production	150
Soil Types	Gravel
Elevation (meters)	50
Vine Age	12
Yields (hl/ha)	80
Farming Practices	Certified Organic
Harvest Method	Hand-harvested
Other Vineyard Details	East

Notes from the Producer: Organoleptic Profile: Light golden color with white-yellow highlights. Elegant floral nose with citrus and almond blossoms. Aromas of white-flesh fruits, wood, butter, caramel and nuts. Gentle and delicate in the mouth with rich volume and cool acidity.
Served at: 12-14 C°.