Assyrtiko 100% made in a Retsina style with pieces of Aleppo pine resin added to the must during the fermentation. The nose shows typical notes menthol and eucalyptus, very fresh and cooling. On the palate nuances of pine resin, rosemary and sage interlace with citrus notes and mineral hints. Very refreshing and pleasant. A rare…
The nose is smoky, needs time to open up. Initial smoky notes give way to herbal nuances of garrigue and gentian, a touch of ripe apricot in the echo. The palate is savoury and buttery, with a smooth, creamy texture, elevated, zesty acidity, distinct salinity and a lingering note of liquorice on the ling finish.
The wine is discreet on the nose, revealing delicate nuances of lemon zest, a touch of apricots and subtle notes of sweet spices. The palate is massive, powerful, with a waxy texture sticking to the gums. Notes of Mediterranean herbs combine with nuances of cloves and nutmeg, with a refreshing citrusy note reverberating in the…
The nose is citrusy and floral, revealing nuances of lemon zest, a touch of grapefruit, a hint of acacia and honeysuckle. The palate reveals piercing, crisp acidity, a very tight structure, linear and vertical character, phenolic grip. The palate mirrors the nose with citrusy and floral aromas, adding to the chalky mineral hints and a…
The nose is delicate and discreet, later opening up with nuances of apricot blossom, a touch of grapefruit and lemon zest, a hint of meadow flowers. The palate is phenolic and powerful, offering a grippy, waxy texture, intense minerality and salinity, a light bitterness in the aftertaste. Long finish with a clinging marzipan note.
The nose is slightly reductive, smoky, revealing delicate notes of lemon blossom, a touch of citrus zest and white flowers. The palate is tight, still underdeveloped and closed, needs time to smoothen. The acidity is sharp and assertive, accentuating the intense minerality of the wine. Discreet notes of dried herbs and white flowers reverberate in…
The nose is powerful and intense, revealing juicy nuances of ripe lemons and pomelos, a touch of flowers (geranium), a delicate hint of kerosene. On the palate the texture is waxy, sticks to the gums, refreshed by piercing acidity which also balances the high alcohol. The notes of yellow apples and pears intertwine with nuances…
This Assyrtiko comes from the granitic soils of Tinos island. The nose reveals juicy nuances of ripe lemons, underpinned by notes of lemon zest and grapefruit pith, a touch of unripe pineapple in the background. The palate is intensely saline and linear, very structured and vertical, with a powerful phenolic grip and zesty acidity. Salty…
The nose is very herbal, offering nuances of hay, garrigue, a touch of sweet spices, complicated by notes of fresh yellow pears and apples. The palate is creamy and smooth, with moderate acidity, medium weight, some spicy oakiness, nice freshness, fruity and vibrant. Long, succulent finish.
Kydonitsa is a very rare local grape varietal, unique to Peloponnese. Only a handful of producers are working with it. Also, in Greek, it means quince, which is exactly the main aroma of this wine. Delicate citrus zest and exotic fruit are also prominent. Crisp and lean, the palate also has very delicate flavors, but…