Karanika Blanc De Blancs Extra Brut Limited Edition 75cl

It is a 100% Assyrtiko Blanc de Blancs from the 2023 vintage. When we discovered a small but exceptional terroir just 500 meters from the winery, a south-facing, 1,4 hectare plot composed of gravel, sand, and clay, with a high proportion of calcium-rich, almost white porous soft rock containing fossils and shells—we realised it was the ideal dream vineyard for Assyrtiko. After seven years, the results have exceeded all our expectations. So much so that we decided to dedicate this remarkable fruit to a new super-premium Blanc de Blancs.

Additional information
Varieties:
Assyrtiko (100%)
Bottled:
August 2024
Vinification:
Grapes in different grades of ripeness. Destemmed, crushed and lightly pressed in pneumatic press to obtain free run juice. Wild fermented in barriques of 600L. Temperature-controlled fermentation at 18-22 °C. Very low SO2, no chemical additives. Second fermentation in bottle. Traditional method. Sur latte for 24 months. Released 6 months after disgorging.
Tasting note:
The mousse is exceptionally fine, with a relentless stream of needle-like bubbles — a testament to the chalky limestone soil from which it was born. The nose is pristine and restrained: — wet chalk and crushed flint — gives way to delicate white blossoms and a whisper of lemon zest. On the palate, the wine is taut and laser-focused. Fresh lime, crisp green apple and a subtle vegetal nuance of green tea, all carried by a mouthwatering acidity. The chalky terroir makes itself unmistakably known through a saline mineral thread that runs the full length of the wine. The finish is where this wine truly distinguishes itself: extraordinarily long, ethereal and weightless, it dissolves slowly into an echo of liquorice and crushed limestone.
Alcohol:
12%
PH:
2.77