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An enticement of sweet raspberry, wild strawberry and dried berry fruit with an underlying fragrance of incense;...
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Highly regarded as one of the few high quality Retsina on the market today, this dry white strikes an impressive...
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Ruby red in color, it boasts an elegant perfume of wild cherry and plums with subtle notes of spices and vanilla. The...
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Don’t let the pale color fool you, this is a substantial wine. Aromas of red fruits and spice complement...
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750ml - Case of 12
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Ruby red with bright reflections in color with aromas of white pepper and small red fruit, currants and blackberries....
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Aidani Gaglioppo Retsina Schioppettino Wine

One of the most ancient of the Greek grape varietals, Aidani has been cultivated on and around the Cyclades for millennia for its versatility and gently pleasing aromatic qualities. Wines made primarily with Aidani grapes tend to have a milder alcohol content than other classic Greek wines, and relatively low acidity. This makes Aidani wines a perfectly pleasant accompaniment to a wide range of traditional Greek foods, and equally pleasant to drink chilled at any time under the Greek sun. Nowadays, Aidani grapes are mostly likely to used as a blending grape, often being mixed with Assyrtiko grapes to balance out and mellow the acidity and high alcohol content found in them.

As a blending grape, the Aidani offers light, delicate floral tones, often reminiscent of a Muscat. On the island of Naxos, it has been traditionally blended with the Athiri grape to produce the island's signature sweet wine, Apiranthos, where the subtleties of the Aidani grape are really allowed to shine through. However, elsewhere in Greece you are far more likely to find the blend of these two distinctive grapes in dry white wines, where the Aidani is used primarily not for its flavor, but for its aroma and mellowing effect.

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
What is Retsina?