Artana 2024

From the unique clayey-sandy slope of Angona, an area within the PDO zone for sweet Muscat. The vines are situated at 300 meters altitude on a slope terraced into small stone walls. The cultivation is dry-farmed and carried out with gentle manual methods. The Muscat of Cephalonia is a white, small-berried variety, and the region imparts minerality and botanical notes.

The grapes are hand-harvested in small crates during the early morning hours and transported to the winery in our refrigerated truck to prevent damage and oxidation. Before processing, the grapes are cooled in a cold chamber to better preserve the fruit.

The process begins with strict sorting, removing any unhealthy grapes. We vinify only the free-run juice, using neutral selected yeasts, gentle methods, and the most natural and minimal-intervention techniques possible to allow the variety and terroir to express themselves.

We carry out classic white vinification in small-volume tanks (1-2 tons), without any artificial additives for enhancement or clarification. The fresh wine matures and stabilizes with six months of lees contact and is bottled unfiltered to best preserve its character.

All the typical aromas of the variety in a wonderful combination with mineral and botanical notes. Tasty and fruity on the palate, with a crisp, enjoyable acidity and a long-lasting, mineral finish.