Ελληνικά
The name of the wine was inspired by the ancient era and geometry, two concepts immediately connected with winemaking.
The three eternal conundrums or brain-teasers of the Ancient Greek mathematicians are shown on the labels of these three Vlassides wines, enticing us to discover them: Doubling the cube – Trisecting the angle – Squaring the circle.
GRIFOS 2. Trisecting the angle
For the white Grifos, a local variety is paired with an international one. Just as its Greek name implies, the “Xynisteri” variety lacks acidity. Exactly for this reason we decided to combine this variety with Sauvignon blanc. The grapes come from non-irrigated vineyards in Kilani and Pachna.
It is best served fresh and cool at 8-10°C.
GRIFOS 2 – White
Varieties:
82% Xynisteri
18% Sauvignon Blanc
Soil Composition:
Calcareous
Vinification:
The harvest of Sauvignon takes place in August and Xynisteri follows around the middle of September. Every year after the end of fermentation, several combinations of the two varieties take place in order to arrive at the most deliciously balanced blend. After that, Grifos 2 is left in keeping with its lees 3 to 6 months before bottling. The wine is bottled just before Christmas.
Organoleptic Characteristics:
This wine bursts with vivid aromas and fruity flavors, captivating the palate with its multifaceted character and lingering finish.
2023 Harvest Information:
| Ethanol: | 12,5% Vol |
| pH: | 3,35 |
| Total Acidity (H2SO4): |
3,2 g/l |
| Reducing Sugars: | 1 g/l |
| Rainfall: October until July |
556,5 mm |
| Harvest Temperatures (Μ.Α.) |
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| Sauvignon blanc | |
| Lowest: | 19,6°C – (8/2024) |
| Highest: | 32,5°C – (8/2024) |
| Xynisteri | |
| Lowest: | 16°C – (9/2024) |
| Highest: | 28,5°C – (9/2024) |
2024 Harvest:
The harvest of 2024…