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White
750ml
Bottle: $78.00
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
The 2022 Santorini Assyrtiko, the flagship 100% Assyrtiko (usually producing around 100,000 bottles), is unoaked and...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $44.94
12 bottles: $44.04
Located in Imerovigli, the sub-region of Oia Santorini, Sigalas’s Assyrtiko basket trained vines (Kouloura) average...
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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: $14.73
12 bottles: $14.44
White
750ml
Bottle: $17.00
12 bottles: $16.66
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White
750ml
Bottle: $16.71 $17.59
12 bottles: $11.53
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White
750ml
Bottle: $18.32 $19.28
6 bottles: $14.73
A fun, refreshing bubbly with a generous fluffy mousse. It opens with sweet aromas of candied rose petals and peach...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $15.09
12 bottles: $11.40
Our 0 California Moscato has expressive aromatics of candied orange peel and refreshing peach sorbet. Bright citrus...
White
750ml
Bottle: $16.66
12 bottles: $16.33
• 100% Moscatel. • Sourced from 80+ year old vines on granite soils. • Fermented and aged in 120-year-old...
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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: $13.65 $15.17
12 bottles: $12.36
Color: Straw color with sparkles Aroma: Fresh bouquet of white fruit Tasting Notes: Sweet (due to residual sugar)...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $23.65
White
750ml
Bottle: $16.94
12 bottles: $16.60
Wildly aromatic with an abundance of white peach, Asian pear, citrus blossom and a honeysuckle floral kick! The...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $15.74 $17.49
12 bottles: $14.69
Pale yellow straw color. Explosive nose of peach and apricot fruit and floral jasmine, light and delicate frizzante...
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White
3.0Ltr
Bottle: $23.90 $25.16
6 bottles: $15.17
A soft, fruity nose of orange blossom and lemon zest belies an indulgent, sunny palate that hugs the mouth. A...
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White
5.0Ltr
Bottle: $34.39 $36.20
4 bottles: $21.22
A soft, fruity nose of orange blossom and lemon zest belies an indulgent, sunny palate that hugs the mouth. A...
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White
375ml
Bottle: $13.94
12 bottles: $13.66
"Moscato is part of the culinary tradition of Piedmont. We seek for purity in our work, preserving its natural energy...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $16.94 $18.33
12 bottles: $16.63
"Moscato is part of the culinary tradition of Piedmont. We seek for purity in our work, preserving its natural energy...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $34.86 $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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Assyrtiko Ice Wine Muscat Sylvaner

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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One of the most widely grown and easily recognized wine grape varietals in the world is the Muscat, an ancient grape with an exceptional amount of versatility. For centuries, Muscat varietal grapes have been used all over Europe for the production of wonderfully fruity wines of many different shades and colors, which, with their strong 'grapey' flavor have come to be known as a quintessential fine wine grape. Their relatively high acidity also means they are ideal for the production of sparkling wines, and the fizzy Muscat wines of Italy are widely agreed to be amongst the best in the world. In more recent years, New World countries have shown a huge amount of flair when it comes to the Muscat grape, and have had plenty of success in allowing its natural and vibrant character to come through in the bottle.