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750ml
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$32.95
6 bottles:
$32.29
100% Godello from 30 year old vines in red clay soils. Grapes are destemmed and left on the skins for 24 hours....
1.5Ltr
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$23.37
$24.60
6 bottles:
$15.00
The lively color of Coastal Ridge White Zinfandel is a prelude to the wonderful experience at hand. The sumptuous...
750ml
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$12.35
$13.00
12 bottles:
$9.98
The lively color of Coastal Ridge White Zinfandel is a prelude to the wonderful experience at hand. The sumptuous...
1.5Ltr
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$21.80
6 bottles:
$12.57
Delicate strawberry bouquet, with a crisp finish. Light-bodied.
1.5Ltr
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$22.00
$23.16
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$13.00
This White Zinfandel has aromas of ripe strawberries, raspberries and the perfect amount of sweetness. Enjoy its soft...
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750ml
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$78.00
Situated in the small picturesque village of Imerovigli, the Kavalieros vineyard overlooks the dramatic Santorini...
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750ml
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$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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750ml
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$44.94
12 bottles:
$44.04
Located in Imerovigli, the sub-region of Oia Santorini, Sigalas’s Assyrtiko basket trained vines (Kouloura) average...
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...
750ml
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$27.00
$30.00
Very light yellow straw colour. The nose is fresh and fragrant with notes of ripe white fruit, dry flowers and...
750ml
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$42.94
$46.00
Clean and vibrant with a straw yellow color. The nose stands out for the intensity and complexity of its aromas but...
750ml
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$16.93
$17.91
12 bottles:
$15.83
Polvorete is a very expressive wine in every way. Straw yellow in color, clean and bright, with a medium intensity....
750ml
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$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...
1.5Ltr
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$22.23
$23.40
6 bottles:
$14.30
750ml
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$11.11
$11.70
12 bottles:
$8.55
Assyrtiko Godello Mencia White Zinfandel
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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