TSAIRA – Dry White Wine (2024)
Monastery of Saint Panteleimon – Chromitsa Metochi, Mount Athos
Description
Tsaira is a dry white wine produced in 2024, with 13% alcohol, which expresses the authentic taste of the vineyards of Mount Athos. With the dominant grape being Roditis (80%) and a blend of local varieties (20%), it offers a light, refreshing experience with strong notes of green fruit and mountain freshness.
Features
Appearance
- Colour: Lemon, with clear flashes
- Colour intensity: Medium
Smell
- Aroma: Fresh green apple, clover, wet stone and light rose
- Aroma intensity: Medium to slightly mild
Taste
- Sweetness: Dry
- Acidity: Medium
- Alcohol: Moderate (13% vol.)
- Body: Light
- Taste: Green fruits with a strong sense of stone and rose
- Flavor intensity: Moderate
Tasting Experience & Combinations
Tsaira stands out for its clean taste and the pleasant balance between fruity freshness and mountain quality. It is ideal for:
- Seafood (octopuses, shrimp, octopus)
- Light pasta (lemon, with a little olive oil)
- Cheese (feta, kasseri, white cheeses with medium maturity)
Serving: 8-10°C
The Origin of Tsaira
It is produced in the vineyards of Metochio Chromitsa, at Monastery of Agios Panteleimonos (Mount Athos), where the monks cultivate the grape with traditional methods and respect for the environment. The unique geology and climate of Mount Athos give the wine a distinct mountainous image, which makes it recognizable and special.
Why try it?
✔ Limited quantity production Condition.
✔ Natural cultivation methods – without rushing, with respect for nature.
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