2021 Karavitakis 'Kompsos' White

40% Vidiano, 30% Assytriko and 30% Malvasia Aromatica. The Vidiano brings expressive stone fruit, the Assyrtiko a pronounced minerality, and the Malvasia the strikingly fresh aromatic notes of jasmine and citrus pith.  All stainless steel fermentation and aging. Native yeasts only. 13.0% alcohol. 3,000 cases made. 

Tasting Notes

Pours a pale lemony color and shows off an impressively aromatic nose of lemon, citrus, pear, stone fruit and apple and tons of floral notes. Light, crisp and dry on the palate, with a Vermentino-like oily viscosity adding textural complexity. Drinks much more tart, tangy and mineral driven on the palate than the nose would suggest. 

About Karavitakis

Karavitakis Winery is located in Pontikiana, ​​Chania. For many generations, Karavitakis family has been involved in the production of olive oil and mainly wine and raisins. Since 1998, Manolis Karavitakis, with experience in managing the Kasteli Agricultural Cooperatives Union, has been refining family vineyards by planting new varieties and building a modern winery, a vertical winemaking, aging and bottling plant. The estate follows the most modern winemaking methods with the most sophisticated mechanical equipment to produce wines that can compete internationally.

The vineyards consist of 40 acres of privately owned land and many smaller estates of exclusively cooperating producers. All the above vineyards are under the constant supervision of Manolis Karavitakis and the agronomist of the estate. The key to higher quality wines is the low yields and the organic way of cultivating the vineyards, which are the first priority of the estate.