You can immediately sense that this wine is filled with emotion, just like all of Yiannis Papargyriou’s wines. He creates everything with his own hands, leaving nothing to chance, and the entire process is imbued with passion and care. When he told us that he planted 1,500 Goustolidi vines at an altitude of 700 meters in Sofiana, we wondered… “What is he up to now?” The answer didn’t take long to come, as he invited us to the winery to taste it and draw our own conclusions. After the first sip, we exchanged glances without speaking (this can either mean something extremely good or something very bad). In our case, it was the former. In fact, once we tasted it, we couldn’t stop asking when it would be released. This Goustolidi, Cuvee Helene from the Papargyriou Estate, made from overripe grapes, fermented in French barrels, and aged for about 3 months on its lees, is something everyone should try. Unfortunately, they might not get the chance.
Organoleptic Characteristics:
Cuvee Helene from Papargyriou Estate has a medium lemon color and complex aromas of apricot, peach, mandarin, lemon, citrus, dough, brioche, nuts, and toast. On the palate, it has a medium body, crisp acidity, and a rich, creamy texture. Juicy and ripe citrus fruits blend with stone fruits, hints of vanilla, minerality, honey, and toasted bread.
Pairings:
It pairs excellently with dishes like red mullet savoy, salmon with orange, pork fillet with dried apricots, and goat cheese. Serve at 10ºC.
