| Dec. 15, 2002 |
Vintage Report 2002-Gerovassiliou.
We received this vintage news from Thrasivoulos Giantsidis of Ktima Gerovassiliou.
"This year was notable
for the huge percentage of rain our area experienced; 1,000 mm--twice the usual amount.
Because of the nature of our soil in Epanomi, the rain helped restore our vines following
two consecutive dry years.
The quality of white grapes was excellent this year, though some of the late-ripening
varieties required careful selection. Sauvignon Blanc was harvested around 8/18,
Chardonnay followed on 8/21, Viognier and Malagouzia on 8/22 and finally Asyrtiko
on 8/28.
Cool nights resulting from the rains kept the maturation of red varieties within
the ideal time range. Our 2002 reds will have color and body in high degree. Merlot
was harvested around 9/3, Syrah around 9/5 and Grenache came in on around 9/8." |
