Crisp, refreshing, aromatic and richly textured with floral notes, mouth-filling flavours of citrus, melon and stone fruit. Savoury and minerally with a touch of spice, bright acidity and a rich, long, juicy finish. A great match with seafood, pork or chicken souvlaki and saganaki (fried cheese).
Great bang for the buck from Greece’s southernmost island! This 50/50 blend of Sauvignon Blanc and indigenous Vilana is delicate yet flavourful with apple, melon, peach, white flower and nougat aromas. On the palate, crisp acidity, fine length and minerality complete the package. Drink with hors d’oeuvres such as fried shrimp/kalamari or mild cheeses.
Yiannis Tselepos, famous for his white Amalia Brut (made from the aromatic Moschofilero varietal) is now producing a companion rosé bubbly made from the local Agiorgitiko grape. Strawberry, cherry, red flowers, dried earth and herb flavours are all in play. A fine mousse, fresh acid and great length make for a perfect pairing with smoked salmon and charcuterie.
The Moschofilero grape is sourced from Peloponnese vineyards at 650-foot altitude. Delightfully fragrant, deliciously refreshing and highly quaffable at 11% alcohol. Effusive floral and spice aromas. Crisp citrus and melon flavours on a light-bodied palate. Tasty with Greek salad, fish tacos or on-its-own.
Greece’s answer to a great Pessac-Léognan! Full-bodied, this oaked blend of 50% Sémillon and 50% Assyrtiko doles out honey, wax, lanolin, peach, herbs, vanilla, spice and huge minerals. Long aftertaste with great acidity. Halibut in beurre blanc sauce or a pork roast would be sublime with this wine.
The average age of the vines used to make this wine is 150 years, with a small portion being close to 5 centuries old. Yes, I did say 500 years old! Partial barrel fermentation and aging have imbued the wine with anise, peach, honey, toast and smoky mineral qualities. The palate is full-bodied with a slight creaminess, as well as a spiciness which carries on the long finish.
Just on the orange side of vermilion, with more bubbles than you need. Aromas of honey, ripe oranges and stone fruit. Clean and fresh-tasting; dry but fruity with orange, grapefruit and rhubarb flavours, accented with yeast and excellent acidity. Have it for a decadent breakfast with warm strawberry-rhubarb pie topped with clotted cream.