From the southern slopes of Mount Olympus comes the blend of equal parts of Xinomavro, Krassato and Stavroto, in which 6 months in oak have produced a nose of black cherry jam, roses, sweet spice, vanilla, plum, tomato paste and black olive. Somewhat grippy on the palate (which bodes well for the red meat factor), there is lifted acidity and persistency.
Huge florality gives way to black cherry, cassis, cocoa, earth and clove qualities. Light with an appealing, easy-drinking structure. Drink now and it won’t break the bank.
This blend of 50% Xinomavro, 25% Syrah and 25% Merlot exudes black cherry, black liquorice, plum, rose, roasted herbs, tar and vanilla. It is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a lingering aftertaste. Ready to drink with a nice plate of pasta topped with braised sausage or veal in a tomato sauce.
Smoky mineral, herbs, grapefruit, lemon, white peach, green apple and white flowers are all present in the delicate blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Vilana. Refreshing with great length and a structure which makes for a perfect pairing with shellfish or mild cheeses.
Boutari has it done it again, delivering a bang-for-the-buck Moschiofilero for the masses. A perfume of banana, lemon, white peach, honey, melon, jasmine and hints of ginger leads to a light yet lengthy palate full of refreshing acidity. At 11% alcohol it will go down easy all by itself, or even better with sushi.
I have the highest respect for this co-op which represents close to 1000 growers, as it always turns out bang-for-the-buck wines. But now they have taken it to the next level with the introduction of this beauty, which blew me away! From 100-year-old vines and aged in partial new oak, it features a golden colour and a huge bouquet of toast, peach, bay leaf, honey, golden apple, spice, resin and white flowers. The same flows over onto the taste buds where Assyrtiko’s telltale crystalline/saline acidity carries the long finale. A wild ride in the best possible sense!
The Agiorgitiko grape is known for producing supple wines with moderate tannins — case in point, this wine. Aromas of cherry, raspberry, plum, tobacco and vanilla are in play. Ready to drink or hold for up to 3 years.