Gewürztraminer
Explosive red fruit aromas like biting into a ripe plum
light maceration on the skins (15-18 hours) to build texture
He was a founding member of the STK growers’ association in 1986 — back when there were basically no real quality standards in the region — and made the call early on to focus on Sauvignon Blanc over the more widely planted (and much higher-yielding) Welschriesling
the Loire is home to everything from crisp Muscadet and expressive Chenin Blanc to age-worthy Cabernet Franc
Lyrarakis Melissaki Gero-deti Albarino GewürztraminerInteresting nose a bit of orange zest, resinous, a little dank like really good weed. Elegant and serious orange with crisp white fruit, lemon balm, and salty rocks, and a dense texture and tea like grippy tannin. TYPE Orange GRAPE TYPE Melissaki STYLE Biodynamic, Native Variety, Women in Wine PAIRINGS Roasted Cauliflower, Sauteed Oyster Mushrooms with Dashi, Creamy Pastas COUNTRY Greece REGION Crete SUBREGION Alagni