Kamara Kioutsouki Estate Stalisma White 2024 (750ml)

History of this label: “Stalisma” means a nice, relaxing break in the shade; exactly what this wine is the perfect partner for.

Variety: 80% Malagousia, 20% Xinomavro (red grape, pressed direct)

Age of Vines: planted in 2008

Soil: Clay, loam, sand, schist

Winemaking: The grapes are hand-harvested and each variety is fermented separately. Malagousia is left on skins for 3 days, while Xinomavro is direct-pressed as a blanc-de-noir. When fermentation is complete, the varieties are blended together and aged on fine lees for 3 months before bottling without fining, filtration, or added sulfites.

Personality: The lush bergamot-herbal aromatics of the shortly-macerated Malagousia is savvily combined with Xinomavro’s class and freshness. “This is a wine for those who can wait,” says Dimitrios – having tasted some older vintage of this wine, we can’t but agree. But, at the same time, we totally understand your desire to enjoy it ASAP; the good news is, even when young, this balanced white needs just a couple of minutes in the glass to start showing more of its floral/honeyed character.