Greece
2020 Argyros - Assyrtiko Santorini Cuvee Evdemon
The name Evdemon is derived from "good spirit" or "good demon." With fruit from the winery's highest-elevation fruit, at 250 meters above sea level, the Estate Argyros 2020 Santorini Assyrtiko Cuvee Evdemon comes from a windswept site with 160-, 180- and ...
2022 Argyros - Assyrtiko Athiri Aidani Santorini Atlantis White
Vine age: 10-60 years old, ungrafted.
An introduction to the universe of Argyros whites. A blend of mainly Assyrtiko, with smaller proportions of Athiri and Aidani, sourced from relatively young vines, sixty year old or younger, and fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures. Atlantis White is a fresh, charming wine, made to be enjoyed young and not intended for ageing.
NV Gai'a - Roditis Peloponnese Retsina Ritinitis Nobilis
At the very end of a long tasting, winemaker Leto Paraskevopoulos offered me a small glass of the Gai'a NV Nemea Ritinitis Nobilis, and the effect was brilliant. The wine refreshed and immediately reset my palate. This is a "redefined" Retsina, or a wine ...
2020 Karamolegos - Assyrtiko Santorini Estate
The bottle age shows in the light honeyed aroma. Green fruits and quince sour-fresh brightness. Crisp, intense and mouth-watering and yet rounded in the mouth. Intense and creamy, with a long green-fruited aftertaste.
2023 Karamolegos - Assyrtiko Feredini (750ml)
The 2023 Karamolegos Assyrtiko Feredini is a beautiful expression of Santorini's iconic grape variety, Assyrtiko. It opens with a fresh, vibrant nose, offering aromas of citrus zest, green apple, and a touch of saline minerality, evoking the island's volcanic soils. There's a subtle herbal note in the background, like wild thyme or oregano, adding complexity. On the palate, the wine is crisp and refreshing with a lively acidity that perfectly balances its medium body. Flavors of citrus and crunchy yellow fruits are complemented by a stony minerality typical of the region. The finish is long and precise, with a delightful tension between fruit and salinity, leaving a clean, refreshing aftertaste. Ideal with seafood or Mediterranean dishes, it also stands on its own as a refreshing aperitif.
