MOSCATOS OF LIMNOS
Location Long flat plains and hills up to 450 m above sea level.
Soil
Volcanic earth
Sub-soil Mild and sunny 300 days a years. Proximity to the sea provides the necessary humidity.
Climate
Mild, Mediterranean
Varietal composition
100% Moscatos Alexandrias.
Harvest Mid until end of August.
Vinification techniques Fermentation takes place at low temperature after a face of extraction on the skins and is being stopped with the addition of wine-alcohol to the fermented must. Natural clarification.
Classification Moschatos of Limnos O.P.E.
Character A luminous golden-yellow wine, with honey-sweet flavour of Moscatos-grape, elegant with hints of citrus fruit, velvety on the palate leading to a long honey finish.
Serving suggestions As an aperitif on crushed ice and a perfect escourt to fruitcakes. Best served at 8°C