Greece
It is ironic that Europe’s most ancient country is now frantically modernising. But it provides an interesting spectacle, as ancient Greek traditions like resin-infused Retsina survive alongside plantings of international varieties like Chardonnay. But the real interest lies (as it does in Portugal, Campania and Sicily) in ancient localities and hitherto obscure local grapes like Assyrtiko, Agiorgitko and Xinomavro. With the benefit of clean modern winemaking, these grapes are not only offering new flavours and textures but also revealing a terrior that is literally the stuff of wine legend.
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2021 Kir-Yianni Assyrtiko
A deliciously bright and refreshing Assyrtiko from Greek Macedonia. Kir-Yianni are one of the finest producers in Greece (and they recently became owner-managers of Sigalas from Santorini too). ... read more
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2021 Argyros Atlantis White
A beautiful aperitif and fish white from the Greek Island of Santorini. The Atlantis offers a softer version of the austere Assyrtiko grape, here blended with a other local grapes into a house ... read more$29.99 in mixed 6+ or $33.99 per bottle -
2022 Kir-Yianni L'Esprit du Lac Rose -
2020 Argyros Santorini Estate Assyrtiko
A super fine and minerally white from the Greek Island of Santorini. Argyros date back to 1903, but are now outstanding leaders in the Greek wine revival. This estate bottling is not from their ... read more$49.99 in mixed 6+ or $55.99 per bottle -
2022 Sigalas Santorini Assyrtiko (Blue Cap)
A superb Assyrtiko from Santorini, the Sigalas is an absolute classic! These gorgeous 70+ year old ungrafted vines have been cultivated organically under methods traditional to the island, then ... read more$59.99 in mixed 6+ or $66.99 per bottle -
2018 Kir-Yianni Diaporos Red
A world-class wine, highlighting one of the Ktima's best crus. A serious yet still approachable red from the top of the Kir-Yianni range. The Diaporos is sourced from a special site at the heart ... read more$59.99 in mixed 6+ or $66.99 per bottle -
2020 Argyros Cuvee Monsigniori Estate Assyrtiko
A definitive example of this superb style from Santorini. The Monsigniori is the new label for this famous estate who are a reference point in single varietal Assyrtiko. Here a measured 20% is ... read more$69.99 in mixed 6+ or $77.99 per bottle -
2015 Argyros Vinsanto Aged 4 Years (500ml)
A phenomenally delicious and famous dessert wine from centuries-old vines. This style of Vinsanto (all one word) is native to the Greek island of Santorini. This is the origin of the "santo" in ... read more$83.99 in mixed 6+ or $93.99 per bottle
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