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White
750ml
Bottle: $17.93 $19.60
A powerful red wine. Ruby-red to purplish-red with light violet tones in color. A scent of cherries, berries, cocoa,...
White
750ml
Bottle: $14.90
12 bottles: $14.60
Bright yellow color with green hues. The bouquet diplays aromas of passion fruit, mango and citrus. Balanced taste...
White
750ml
Bottle: $26.93
This has notes of grapefruit, toasted pineapple, grilled herbs and beeswax. It’s full-bodied, layered and...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $23.94
12 bottles: $23.46
Incredibly concentrated and uncommonly sturdy in character, Lagrein has roots in the Alto Adige area and has recently...
White
750ml
Bottle: $21.44
12 bottles: $21.01
This deep, dark red is medium bodied in the mouth but finishes with elegance, depth, and structure.
White
750ml
Bottle: $77.94
Situated in the small picturesque village of Imerovigli, the Kavalieros vineyard overlooks the dramatic Santorini...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $35.93 $37.20
12 bottles: $35.34
The 2022 Santorini Assyrtiko, the flagship 100% Assyrtiko (usually producing around 100,000 bottles), is unoaked and...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $14.85
12 bottles: $14.55
This is a vibrant white showing aromas of pears, white flowers, puffed rice and lemon verbena. Medium-bodied, so...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $35.94
12 bottles: $35.22
This is showing aromas of salted almonds, white flowers, honey and golden apples. It’s medium- to full-bodied with...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $34.92 $35.99
Gaia Estate is one of the pioneers of the modern Greek wine revolution, founded on the Aegean island of Santorini in...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $38.90
Reveals baked melon, Marcona almond, pastry cream and lime blossom flavors that exude a toasty edge -- a rich profile...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $19.60
12 bottles: $17.48
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White
750ml
Bottle: $39.69 $43.20
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White
750ml
Bottle: $33.94 $34.80
12 bottles: $31.92
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $61.60
As an indigenous, heavy red wine variety, the extract-rich, full-bodied Lagrein is among the leading varieties in our...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $14.93 $16.66
The 2022 Assyrtiko is unoaked and comes in at 13% alcohol. This screw-capped Assyrtiko doesn't go for big, profound...
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $25.97
Lively cherry and pepper on the nose with a hint of spice. Bright acidity with flavors of juicy cherry and dark...
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $16.25
White color with golden highlights. Aromas of ripe citrus and stone fruits with hints of herbs. Full body and acidity...
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $25.01
Light golden color with white-yellow highlights. Elegant floral nose with citrus and almond blossoms. Aromas of...
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Assyrtiko Other Italian Reds Wine

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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