Tatsis, Xiropotamos 2021 750 ml (12.0% ABV)

Varieties: 100% Xinomavro 
Soil: Grown at an altitude of 250 – 300 meters and on sloping, clay and sandy loam soils. Average yield per hectare 700 kg
Harvest: 25-30 of September
Micro-climate: Semi-continental climate with some snowfall in winter and hot summer. Rainfall ranges from 400 – 600 mm per year. Artificial irrigation is not possible. The mesoclimate of the vineyard is described by mainly northerly winds (Vardaris), almost absence of spring frosts and low atmospheric humidity.
Vinification: Destemming and then the “blanc de noir” method is followed, which is the acquisition of up to 30% of the white must of the red grapes by careful crushing without the effect of pressure, as a result of which pigments and other phenolic substances of the skin are not included in the juice . With a controlled temperature in slow alcoholic fermentation with native yeasts, in order to preserve the aromas of the variety Stay with the wine lees, for about a year in a stainless steel tank. No stabilization and discoloration, bottling without filtering.

Tatsis wines can easily be seen as traditionalist in nature but that would be only a part of the story. They constantly experiment, doing long macerations of their native white varieties and long élevage for roses. They release their appellation Goumenissas with significant bottle aging for a true representation of the wine as it should be enjoyed. They are both a throwback as well as on the forefront of the wine scene in Greece with nary a care of what anyone else is doing.