Manolesakis Estate ‘Exis’ White is a delicious blend of two Greek grape varieties, offering vibrant aromas of orange blossom alongside tropical hints of melon, peach, pineapple, and apricot. Its smooth, creamy texture is balanced by refreshing acidity, leading to a fragrant finish. Perfectly suited to complement salads, seafood risottos, grilled fish, chicken with white sauces, vegetable pies, and a selection of cheeses. Best enjoyed chilled between 8-10C for a delightful dining experience.

About the Producer

Stavros Manolesakis and his father George Manolesakis started creating their own vineyards in 1989, planting Greek varieties alongside international varieties. Embracing the philosophies of culture, love and a passion for winemaking, it prompted them to establish their own wine company: Manolesakis Estate in 1999. Keen to experiment and break winemaking boundaries, they have equipped the winery with the latest technological machinery, in order to produce the best results.

Vineyard and Winery

The vineyards are situated in Drama, in the region of Macedonia. The Malagousia andAssyrtiko vines are grown at 200 to 300 metres above sea level, where the climate isfavourable for grape cultivation. Hot, dry summers encourage ripening, while coolwinters allow the vines to rest. The vines are grown in mostly clayish and argil soils,which have excellent water retention properties, nourishing the vines through the heatof the summer. With every new vintage, the quality of the fruit increases.

The healthy and perfectly ripened grapes were carefully selected and the two varietieswere vinified separately. Pre-fermentation cool maceration took place, to extract therich aromatics. Only the free run juice was used for the fermentation, which took placein stainless steel tanks to retain the maximum aromatic character. Following thealcoholic fermentation, maturation on fine lees took place for two months, impartingbody and a smooth texture to the wine. Blending took place prior to bottling.