Muscat of Spina | Aori
Muscat of Spina is a clone of Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, found around the community of Spina in Chania. The grapes for this wine come mostly from centenarian bush vines on black schist. The wine is intense, salty and mineral with a refreshing acidity reflecting the mountain site.
Region:
Crete
Appellation:
Wine of Greece
Variety / Blend:
Muscat:
Climate:
Mediterranean
Soils:
black schist with quartz and iron
Farming:
uncertified organic
Altitude:
750-850 metres
Fermentation:
Stainless steel after a 5-6 hour maceration
Ageing:
6 months stainless steel and ceramic Clayver
