MAGIC MOUNTAIN WHITE 2018
Dry White Wine
Protected Geographical Indication Agora
The Magic Mountain refers to the gold of Mount Pangeon that rises impressively opposite the Château Νico Lazaridi Winery. It also relates to the worship of greek god Dionysus, the treasure hunting stories of Alexander the Great and constitutes a crossroad for cultures between East and West for thousands of years.
The Magic Mountain white wine, produced from Sauvignon Blanc variety, since its first release in 1993 and until today is a characteristic product of NICO LAZARIDI’s unique quality. Its fans seek it every year, not only for its taste, but also for its unique bottle that changes its label after every new harvest.
This years label is an art work that is feautured in the Art Gallery of the winery: it depicts an airplane of the last century that flies into a threatening sky over a dark mountain mass. It was painted by the visual artist Yiannis Gigourtakis: a graduate of the School of Fine Arts in Athens, Gigourtakis participated in more than 20 group exhibitions and his works are in several individual collections. In 2016 he was one of the 125 artists from all over the world who worked in the animation film “Loving Vincent” on the life of Vincent Van Gogh.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Type of wine: Dry White Wine.
Appellation: Protected Geographical Indication Agora.
Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc 100%.
Vinification Method: We perform the skin contact method, while the fermentation temperatures differ according to the plot, in order to obtain the aromatic potential of the Sauvignon Blanc variety. It matures for at least 6 months in selected oak barrels, so as to avoid the premature aging of the aromas. At the same time, we perform batonnage on fine wine lees.
Analytical Data:
Alcoholic strength: 13.85%
Acidity: 5.25 g/l
Reducing sugars: 1.79 g/l
pH: 3.54
Tasting Notes: It has a clear yellow-green colour. The amazing aromas of summer exotic fruit like melon, mango and mature citrus are perfectly balanced with the aromas of nuts and vanilla coming as a result of the 6 month maturation in oak barrels with the presence of fine lees. Full and greasy mouth in absolute balance with the acidity. It has a long aftertaste with notes of brioche and nuts.
Aging: Will respond to aging for up to 4-5 years after harvest.
Perfect Pairing: Served at 10-12οC, an excellent match for seafood, oily fish, smoked salmon, white meats and poultry with light sauces.