Taste the passion of Greek wines

Delve into the enchanting world of Greek wines while in Crete. Immerse yourself in the nuances of each pour, accompanied by delectable bites perfectly paired to complement the flavors.

“Greek wine history spans over 6,500 years, intertwining myth, culture, and innovation. From the mythical tales of Dionysus to its modern resurgence, Greece’s vinicultural journey is as diverse as its landscapes. »

GREEK GRAPE PROFILE | WHITE

ASSYRTIKO
Probably the finest greek white grape variety, producing wines with a crystalline purity and steely austerity; Powerful with dense yet refined texture, reminiscing on fine wines like chablis grand cru or mosel riesling.

MOSCHOFILERO
This pink-skinned variety produces elegant wines. Surprisingly fresh, highly aromatic with crisp acidity and light body. It is extremely enjoyable even of its own as aperitif.

MALAGOUZIA
A truly distinctive variety with intense, highly expressive nose loaded with primary fruit aromas and green spices. Powerful, round and voluptuous it has become one of greece’s most important indigenous varietals.

MOSCHATO SPINAS
An an extremely rare indigenous wine variety. The colour is soft yellow with green hints.Is distinguished from its plentiful varietal and blooming character of white flowers, soft and fresh rose petals, jasmine and violet.

VILANA
It is one of crete’s most important white varieties with Floral aromatic profile displaying high levels of spicy and ripe fruity flavors. Refreshing on the palate with an appetizing fruity finish.

VIDIANO
Crete’s “en vogue” varietal. This up and coming white variety is giving wines with aromatic intensity, playful complexity and broad structure on the palate. A genuine cretan wine expression.

GREEK GRAPE PROFILE | RED

AGIORGITIKO
A red variety difficult to dislike. Its nose is full of forward plumy fruit and sweet spices. Gentle, rich and fleshy on the palate with fine-grained tannins.

LIATIKO
Red grape well known usually for superb sweet wines in crete; dry examples display an unparalleled elegance, broad complexity of aromas and flavors.

KOTSIFALI
Wines from this variety have a typical mediterranean red wine character; high in alcohol and intense but low in acidity. Kotsifali needs a blending partner such as….

MANDILARI
Which adds quality, character and complexity to the blend.

XINOMAVRO
Xinomavro is the exact opposite of agiorgitiko. It can give wines with a tight tannic structure with unusual fruit depth; powerful yet subtle with immense potential of long ageing, capable to develop gracefully over a period of several decades.

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