Oenogenesis Deka White 2016

Peach
Honey
Vanilla

Peach jam, honey and vanilla in a dry white that feels full and smooth. Its flavours stay with you after the sip. Wood ageing and time in bottle make this a glass for a quiet evening rather than a quick refreshment.

You’ll notice the broad, almost oily feel and the lingering honey-and-vanilla flavour.

If you like mature, wood-aged whites with a full feel, try Deka White.

Matured in oak and acacia before extended bottle ageing.

€21.90

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Their style

Where this bottle sits, from body to finish.

BodyLight

Bold

AciditySoft

Acidic

SweetnessDry

Sweet

CharacterClean

Wild

FinishShort

Long

Eat this with it

AT THE TABLE

Chicken with roasted aubergine sauce

The full feel matches the sauce and the mature flavours suit the roasted edges.

SOMETHING SIMPLE

Mushrooms stuffed with ham and cheese

Concentrated fruit and a smooth texture suit the rich, savoury filling.

FOR SHARING

Sea bass with butter and toasted almonds

The rounded feel follows the butter and the nutty notes echo the almonds.

Also good

Try roasted beetroot with pine nuts; the rich texture fits the earthy sweetness.

Skip

A plain cucumber salad would disappear beside the concentrated fruit and vanilla.

Serve at

8–10 °C

The producer

Oenogenesis: a new chapter for Drama

Bakis Tsalkos brought decades of experience in Drama to Oenogenesis, which began operating in 2007. Among the vineyards of Doxato, its courtyard and distinctive architecture recall old Macedonian mansions. Inside, stainless-steel fermentation and a dedicated ageing cellar support a broad range in which Greek grapes meet international varieties, from Assyrtiko with Sauvignon Blanc to Xinomavro with Merlot.

Winemaker: Bakis Tsalkos
Home base: Doxato, Drama, Greece
Established: Winery operating since 2007
Grapes: Greek & international varieties
Winemaking: Stainless-steel fermentation; barrel & bottle ageing cellar
Signature blends: Assyrtiko / Sauvignon Blanc; Xinomavro / Merlot