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Singular nose of smoky pine, orange blossom, and honey with allusions to warm, spicy rye. Pepper and citrus abound on...
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Sweet and bitter orange peel and New York State Cascade hops give our Citrus Forward Gin a bold flavor. Black...
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Clear color. Aromas of bay leaf, lavender, sage, and grapefruit with a round, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and...
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The 2022 Santorini Assyrtiko, the flagship 100% Assyrtiko (usually producing around 100,000 bottles), is unoaked and...
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This is a vibrant white showing aromas of pears, white flowers, puffed rice and lemon verbena. Medium-bodied, so...
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Spirits
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This gin is vivid indigo-blue, thanks to an infusion of butterfly pea blossoms, and transforms to an attractive pink...
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This is showing aromas of salted almonds, white flowers, honey and golden apples. It’s medium- to full-bodied with...
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The beauty of Bloody Shiraz Gin being a product of vintage means that it will never be the same. Our release has an...
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TOP 100 SPIRITS OF 2017 - Warm with orange and spice notes, this gin is earthy and woodsy, finishing with a hint of...
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Reveals baked melon, Marcona almond, pastry cream and lime blossom flavors that exude a toasty edge -- a rich profile...
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GINRAW is a super-premium gastronomic gin that encompasses the avant-garde culinary and design creativity of its home...
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Anise leads the mild aroma of this unusual gin made with “Californian botanicals,” including Baja limes, fir...
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Perfect for casual get-togethers, HENDRICK’S FLORA ADORA is buzzing with an enticing aroma of enchanting flowers...
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Created at the Hendrick’s Gin Palace, this gin was inspired by Inspired by a 17th century fruit concoction known...
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Refreshing herbs and botanicals jump from the glass. Flavors of pungent wormwood, coriander, and juniper are...
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Pungent and ripe this complex gin speaks of a place. The aromas of rose petals, lavender and earl grey tea are...
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Aligote Assyrtiko Gin 750ml In-Store or Curbside pickup

Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.

The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.

Additional Information on Greek Wines


Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
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