Why do we love it?
Sauvignon Gris Domaine Gioulis is a Sauvignon that is more reminiscent of France than Corinth, which is its origin. The altitude and the special soil of pebbles and clay, give a wine with impressive typicity and sharp acidity!
Domaine Gioulis is located in Mountainous Corinth, on the slopes of the Klimentio plain. Gioulis family is engaged in the organic cultivation of mainly French varieties. George Gioulis was one of the first Greek oenologists that studied in Bordeaux. After his return, he worked for many years with Mrs. Kourakou and later on he planted his vineyards.
Sauvignon Gris is a Sauvignon Blanc mutant with reddish skins. This is a rare and special variety, with very elegant characteristics. The vineyards are located on the slopes of the Klimentio plain, at an altitude of 800 meters. The pre-fermentation cold extraction and the fermentation in stainless steel tanks, at low temperature, underline the elegant, characteristic herbaceous, and aromatic character of the variety.
Sauvignon Gris Domaine Gioulis is the ultimate wine for fresh, goat cheeses and green salads!
Tastes Like
It has pale, almost transparent, lemon-green color and elegant aromas of lemon, grapefruit, green bell pepper, grass, lemon leaves, unripe peach, and green apple.
On the palate, it is delicate with intense, lemony acidity and medium body. Juicy citrus fruits, fig leaves, apricot, and lemon blossom compose an elegant ensemble.
