Domaine Chatzivariti, VꓤƐ Varietal Wine, Malagousia, Kilkis, Goumenissa, Greece, 2024

Producer Profile

Founded in 1994 by Vagelis Chatzivaritis, the Chatzivaritis Estate is located in the heart of Goumenissa, Macedonia.

The property spans 20ha of organically farmed vineyards across the regions of Bindabla, Filyria, Plagia, Pentalofos and Griva, cultivating indigenous grape varieties such as Xinomavro, Negoska, Roditis, Malagousia, Muscat and Assyrtiko, along with small plots of international varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. In 2017, Vagelis’ daughter, Chloi, returned to Greece after completing winemaking studies in France and Portugal. She brought with her a modern, low-intervention philosophy along with less familiar winemaking techniques such as pétillant naturel (‘pét nat’) and carbonic maceration.

Viticulture

From an organically cultivated vineyard in Goumenissa where the soil us light in texture and with a sandy clay.

Winemaking

Grapes are carefully hand selected and lightly pressed. Spontaneous fermentation is allowed to take place in stainless steel tanks, with no additives, fining or filtration, and with very low sulphur content added before bottling. Following fermentation, the wine stays with the lees in the tank for 6 months.

Tasting Note

This white wine is incredibly low in free and total sulphites, and has clear and bright golden tones. On the nose it is impressive and intense, with aromas of orange peel, peach, small white flowers. The mouth is very complex with balanced acidity, low astringency and a long finish.

Food Matching

Salads, seafood, pasta and Mediterranean cuisine.