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‘Heras Alma’
Xynisteri

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Dry white
The original intention was to craft a slightly fuller expression of Xynisteri. However, the climatic conditions of the vintage meant that some vineyards struggled to reach full maturity. This challenge became an opportunity, allowing us to harness the power of the Cypriot sun to naturally concentrate the grapes. The result is a white wine designed to defy the passage of time, one with structure, depth, and the potential for graceful aging.
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2024

Ήρας Άλμα

Vinification

From carefully selected vineyards, the grapes were sun-exposed to naturally concentrate their aromas and structure. They were then vinified using a distinctive technique in which the must was intentionally oxidized, and the resulting oxidized compounds were removed. This approach allowed us to craft a white wine with remarkable aging potential and expressive character. Part of the fermentation took place in French oak barrels, with the wine resting on its lees to enhance texture and complexity.

Vinification Techniques used

Sun drying, Hyperoxidation, Yeast Inoculation, Bettonage, Barrel ageing.

Ageing

6 month ageing in old 300l french barrel with Bettonage

Ήρας Άλμα

The name of this wine is born from a moment of unexpected suspense, just as the day was nearing its end. After hours of meticulous care, we had finally spread the grapes on nets, carefully arranging them on the ground. We were almost finished when, out of nowhere, our dog Hera, who had been quietly watching from a distance, suddenly bolted towards the grapes. With incredible speed, she sprinted straight for the rows, her path threatening to crush what we had so painstakingly laid out. At the last possible moment, just as we braced for disaster, Hera leapt high into the air, landing delicately on a single cluster. She took another graceful leap, landing on a second cluster, before bounding off into the distance. It was the most intense scare we had during the entire process. But, much to our relief, the damage was minimal, only two clusters needed to be removed. A moment of chaos that, in hindsight, reminds us of the unpredictable nature of winemaking, where every step, every decision, and even the unexpected can have a lasting impact.