Chloe Chatzivariti continues her experimentation with a more “natural approach”, giving a new impetus to the native wine scene, with the MiNiMus series. Ni is a blend of Malagousia and Roditis (65%-35%), amphora fermented, from the Bintablas vineyard in Goumenissa. Orange, natural approach wine, that after fermenting in an amphorae, it matures in old oak barrels for 4 months. No oenological additives have been added, except for a small amount of sulfites. Orange colour. Aromatic, with Malagousia setting the tone. Chestnut cream, candied fruit and orange peel. Impressive mouth, with strong feeling of the tannins from the winemaking but very well integrated in a well-made result. Food-friendly wine, pair with fatty lamb chops.
Chatzivaritis Estate ”Ni” Malagouzia/Roditis 0.75l-
€23.00
2 in stock
Color | White |
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Sparkle | No |
Dryness/Sweetness | Dry |
Country | Greece |
Producer | Chatzivaritis Estate |
Varietal | Yes |
Grape Variety | Roditis |
Food Type | Pasta, Pork, Poultry, Risotto |
Alcohol | 13.0% |
Bottle Size | 0.75lt |
Year/Vintage | 2017 |
Ageing Potential | 3-5 |
Fermentation Vessel | Barrel |
Region | Goumenissa, Greece, Kilkis |
Appelation | PGI Paiko Slopes |
Serving temperature | 8-10°C |
Cooking Style | grilled fish, pasta dishes, Seafood, shells with saffron rice, white meats |
Since early 1980s, Vaggelis Hatzivaritis and Olga Iakwvidou organized gatherings with friends every year in Goumenissa, in order to bottle the wine of the year. The interminable conversations and love for wine inspired them to create Hatzivaritis Estate.
In the beginning, they bought stretches at the region of Mpintampla in Goumenissa and, in 1994, they planted a 50 acre vineyard under the guidance and participation of Doros Vassiliadis and his sons, Viktoras and Kostas. The varieties cultivated are the Greek red ones: Xinomavro and Negkoska, as also the international ones of Sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In 2000, a 50 acre plot in Vakoufia was bought, close to the village of Filyria, which was planted, one year later, with Xinomavro and Negkoska. In this plot was established the winery of the company which operated for the first time in 2007. Moreover, it was tested the adaptation of new varieties. Most of cultivation tasks are done manually to ensure the high quality of raw material and vines safety.