Winery Economou (Oikonomoy)Sitia White
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Sitia White of the Winery Economou (Oikonomoy) is in the top 20 of wines of Sitia.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sitia White of Winery Economou (Oikonomoy) in the region of Crete often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
Discover the grape variety: Vilana
Dry, vivid and fresh whites with a pale golden robe, slender mouthfeel and preserved acidity, with delicate aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, pear, white flowers, Mediterranean herbs and saline mineral notes. Thirst-quenching profile and aromatic finesse. Star of Peza PDO in central Crete (Heraklion), often blended with Vidiano and Thrapsathiri. An autochthonous Greek Cretan variety, signature of easy-drinking island whites and the viticultural revival of Crete.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sitia White from Winery Economou (Oikonomoy) are 2004, 0, 2013, 2012
Informations about the Winery Economou (Oikonomoy)
The Winery Economou (Oikonomoy) is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Sitia to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sitia
PDO in northeast Crete in the Lasithi district (red vineyards on eastern Lasithi slopes, whites on the Lefki plateau at 620 m, PDO reds since 1971, whites since 1998). Liatiko is the noble autochthonous signature red (≥80%) alongside Mandilaria — structured profile typical of this ancient Cretan variety. Vilana is the signature white (70%) alongside Thrapsathiri (30%) — fresh profile. Sweet versions 100% Liatiko.
The wine region of Crete
Largest Greek island and 2nd national wine region, millennia-old Minoan heritage. Signature native Vidiano in whites, rediscovered jewel: ample, expressive with signature apricot, yellow peach, white flowers, honey, tropical fruit and a mineral touch, round and long palate. Also fresh lemony Vilana, rare Plyto and Thrapsathiri. Liatiko reds (most planted) supple with cherry, dried herbs and spice; fruity Kotsifali, tannic Mandilari.
The word of the wine: Pinot meunier
Cultivated in the 19th century in all the northern vineyards, this black grape variety has largely regressed since. Very present in the Marne valley, it constitutes a third of the vineyards in Champagne, alongside pinot noir and chardonnay with which it is often blended. It brings roundness and red and yellow fruit aromas to champagnes. Pinot meunier is also the dominant grape variety in red and rosé wines in the Orleans AOC and the rare Touraine-Noble-Joué, a grey wine. Syn.: meunier.
