Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium

Drinking window

Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled white fish
    Assyrtiko's high acidity is a natural match for grilled fish.
  • Shellfish
    A crisp, mineral white suits shellfish.
  • Salads
    Bright acidity refreshes a vegetable-forward dish.

History

Ktima Melitzani's white bottling, Assyrtiko with a Chardonnay component, from the family's organic Gastra hill vineyard farmed since 1918.

Facts

Producer
Ktima Melitzani · visiting guide
Grapes
Assyrtiko (80%), Chardonnay (20%)
Classification
PGI Imathia
Price
EUR10-14 at retail
Drinking window
1-3 from vintage
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Lefkos Melitzani

What grapes are in Lefkos Melitzani?

80 percent Assyrtiko and 20 percent Chardonnay, bottled under PGI Imathia.

What food pairs with Lefkos Melitzani?

Grilled white fish, shellfish and salads.

When should I drink Lefkos Melitzani?

Within 1 to 3 years of vintage.

Is Lefkos Melitzani organic?

Yes, it comes from Ktima Melitzani's certified organic Gastra hill vineyard.

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