Domaine Karanika, Cuvée Céleste 2019
Sparkling Wine – Xinomavro, Zero Dosage
Login to see pricesA name that suggests something ethereal or heavenly, perfect for a wine that is both aged and made with careful crafts manship. It implies purity, aligning with the “zero dosage” and unfiltered nature of the wine. The wine will be made from 40-60 year old carefully selected ungrafted xinomavro vineyards, handpicked in the year 2019. Then fermented on wild yeast for 25% in 20hL foudres, unfiltered, zerodosage, and disgorged in November 2025.
Additional information
Varieties:
Xinomavro ungrafted (100%)
Bottled:
March 2021
Vinification:
Whole bunches exclusively from ungrafted vines of at least 60 year old, pressed in basket press. Temperature controlled fermentation in both inox and 20 hl foudres at 16 -22 degrees Celsius. No sulphur use, no chemical additives. 2 nd fermentation in bottle. Sur latte for 60 - 84 months. Released 6 months after degorgement. No dosage.
Tasting note
Rich yeasty nose, aromas of lime, pear and strawberry. Mineral. Mouthfilling creamy mouse with everlasting tiny bubbles in perfect contrast with its refreshing acidity. Balanced. Considerable length. Cold climate type of sparkling wine.
Alcohol:
11%
pH:
2.83
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