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From the foothills of the mythical Juktas, the mountain that stands imposingly in the Archanes zone, an impressive Vilana texture, with impressive concentration and persistent aromas in the mouth. Fresh pear and ripe lemon elements, with a hint of minerality and smoke to lift it. The palate is straight out of a seminar, juicy, honeyed, mineral with a gorgeous creamy texture that is "disturbed" by the wine's impressive freshness and energy. Depth and concentration, freshness and minerality coexist at the same time. The altitude and low yields work their "miracle", since this is not a Vilana as we are used to, but a remarkable version of the variety that shows its qualitative potential in the right terroir and hands.
Moinoterra's Vilana comes from a single vineyard at 500 metres altitude. And while in the fertile lowland parts of Crete and with management leading to high yields, the wines will lose their character by being watery and with little flavour, mountainous steep dry vineyards on poorer soils will give weight and concentration. At the vinification level after pre-fermentative cold maceration, only the lees were used at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. The six-month contact with the lees enhanced the flavour and texture of the wine and it is assumed that for the next 3-4 years it will evolve beautifully in bottle.
An awesome balance of freshness and oxidative character, a hint of honey aromas and richness reminiscent of the equally wonderful sparkling wines from the Chenin Blanc variety. Indigene does not want or resemble champagne in any way. The slow second fermentation in the bottle, which can last for over six months, contributes to the complexity of the wine,...
