NikolaouKydonitsaNemea

<p>Nikolaou Estate, currently run by Dimitris Nikolaou, was established in 1935 by his grandfather (also Dimitris Nikolaou). His father Giannis built the current winery in 1984, fresh out of his oenological studies in Bordeaux. In 1999 the winery moved to organic farming and low intervention methods to protect the environment and the unique ecosystem of the Asopos river, while raising the quality and purity of the wines. The 12ha estate produces and bottles wines from Agiorgitiko, Malagousia, Kydonitsa, Assyrtiko, Moscofilero as well as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Syrah in small quantities.The grapes are organically grown in the private 1h vineyards of Nikolaou family at the area of Dοuramani, with an average vine age of 6 years. The slope of the selected vineyard parcels is 2%, with south orientation and a yield of approximately 8000 kg/he. No pesticides and fertilizers are used other than Bordeaux mixture, Sulphur and organic mulch (organic compost). Pruning of vines in February and harvest at the end of August.The grapes intended for this wine are picked by hand once they reach the desired level of phenolic and alcoholic maturity. They are cooled at 4oC and go through skin contact cold extraction at 8oC for 10 hours. Using only the free-run, they are put through the alcoholic fermentation process, which takes place in stainless controlled temperature tanks at a temperature of 17oC in order to bring out the entire bouquet of the variety. In keeping with the principles of organic farming, we only add the bare minimum necessary quantity of Sulphur dioxide.Vibrant citrus fruit aromas, sweet buttery aftertaste with balanced acidity.Serving: At a temperature of 12oC.Nikolaou Kydonitsa Nemea | Gusto Wines</p>