Kanakaris Notos Roditis

NOTOS (Greek for ‘South’) references Kanakaris’ Peloponnese homeland. The Roditis is planted at between 450 and 700 meters above sea level on the north-facing slopes of Aigialeia, overlooking the Corinthian Gulf. The vines grow on sandy soils with a red and white clay topsoil and are planted on either side of the valleys and gorges of the five rivers of the Peloponnese, which flow down to the Corinthian Gulf. The vines have adapted well to the high elevation and sandy soils, which provide ideal conditions for slow ripening, aromatic concentration and freshness. The vines are both gobelet trained and on trellises. The family remains in constant contact with the winegrowers throughout the harvest to ensure that the vines are farmed with minimum irrigation and chemical pesticides.

The Roditis grapes were harvested by hand and carefully selected in the vineyards, then transported in small crates. The fruit was destemmed and gently crushed before fermentation took place at low temperatures not exceeding 15°C in stainless steel tanks. The wine did not undergo malolactic fermentation and there was no oak ageing, to further preserve the aromatics of this indigenous variety.

This modern and light white wine has delicate aromas of lemon peel and exotic fruits. The palate is fresh and crisp, brimming with aromas of citrus, green apple and honeysuckle.