The ongoing financial crisis in Greece continues to take its toll. Disposable income for the consumer is dropping like a stone, and by now every sector in the country is badly affected. The wineries are having a particular hard time, cash flows have completely dried up and I estimate that sales are down by between [...]
Gaia Wines is a remarkable wine estate. They have succeeded in becoming one of the true icons in not just one, but two of the finest wine regions in Greece: Nemea in the Peloponnese is home to the Agiorgitiko grape, and the island of Santorini is famous for its Assyrtiko wines. Last week I had [...]
“The Wines of Greece: Santorini and Assyrtiko” is the theme of a comprehensive 15 page report that has just been released by The International Wine Review . They publish bi-monthly reports that are available by subscription only, a six-month online subscription (3 reports) is offered for $ 25.00 and includes access to all previous reports. A [...]
Part of a series of videos to bring 100 different Greek grape varieties to you. Fact File Mavrotragano Area grown: Santorini History: Eighty years ago, Mavrotragano was commonly grown throughout the island. Traditionally, it was used in the production of sweet wines. Over the following seventy years, these plantings were pulled out little by little [...]
Santorini is one of the most stunning Greek islands and its wines have captured the hearts of many wine lovers. The terroir is unique and the wines produced have the ability to rival the greatest wines in the world. Often very complex, rich, multi-dimensional and age-worthy, these wines leave hardly anything to be desired. One [...]
Mark Squires, who among other countries covers Greece for Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, kindly gave me permission to link two articles he published and that are well worth reading. Greece’s North: Xinomavro Santorini: Not just for the panoramas….go for the wine! Thank you very much Mark!
2008 Aidani-Assyrtico, white – VdP Cyclades, 90% Aidini, 10% Assyrtico 15.5 Medium deep straw colour. Nose of lychees. Very fruity on the palate, explosive and elegant at the same time. Also some minerals and stones. Good length. AVIN5143687376374 2007 Assyrtico, white – Santorini AOC, 100% Assyrtico 16 Pale silver colour. Nose of white fruits and [...]
