# The Blender White (NV)

- **Producer:** 3F Wines
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Assyrtiko, Malagouzia
- **Region:** Central Greece, Greece
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 11.5%
- **Average price:** €10
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blossom, lemon, grapefruit, peach, apricot, bread, cream

## About this wine

3F Wines (Three Friends Wines) was founded in May 2021 by three wine industry professionals seeking to showcase modern, high-quality Greek viticulture. Under 'The Blenders Project', they collaborated with acclaimed oenologist Vassiliki Akriotou to create accessible wines highlighting indigenous grape varieties. The fruit is sourced from Plataea in Viotia and the elevated slopes of Aigialeia in the Northern Peloponnese, vinified at the Kintonis Winery facilities.

## Interesting facts

- Created in 2021 by three friends to showcase modern, accessible entry-level Greek wines.
- Combines Assyrtiko from Plataea with high-altitude Malagouzia from Northern Peloponnese.
- Winemaker Vassiliki Akriotou crafts the blend using cool stainless steel fermentation.

## Food pairing

The vibrant, crisp acidity of the Assyrtiko component cuts effortlessly through the natural oils of seafood and soft goat cheese, while the expressive floral and citrus profile of Malagouzia pairs seamlessly with lemon dressings and fresh herbal notes.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process begins with pre-fermentative skin contact lasting 3 to 6 hours at 14°C to extract aromatic precursors. Fermentation takes place exclusively in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 16°C to preserve fresh fruit purity. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a brief maturation on fine lees to build subtle texture before being bottled with a screw cap closure.