Wine List a Few Words About Santorini Winemaking
Wine List A few words about Santorini Winemaking
The ancient civilization of Santorini was completely destroyed by a catastroph- ic volcanic explosion that occurred somewhere between 1620-1640 BC. With every trace of life gone, all that remained was covered with volcanic ash; lava and pumice stone, which eventually lead to the creation of a compact soil, called aspa. It was in Santorini that archeologists discovered the ancient village of Akrotiri, the oldest and best preserved Bronze Age village in Europe. The archeologists unearthed a great deal of evidence here that indicated the existance of viniculture and winemaking as far back as the Bronze Age. They found carbonized grape seeds, drawings that included evidence of vine cultivation and winemaking as well as numerous amphoras that were used to store the wine. The porous volcanic soil of Santorini allows the earth to retain water, giving the vineyards the ability to stay nourished during the high summer temperatures. During the hot Greek summer, rain is extremely rare and the only source of water for the vineyards is the nocturnal fogs. In the evening after the sun sets the island becomes enveloped in a fog that comes in from the sea. The vines are able to retain the water they need from this evening fog and use it during the warm daylight hours when it is needed the most. Santorini was also one of the rare winemaking areas in the world not attacked by phylloxera, because of the high content of sand found in volcanic soil. Because of their resistance to phylloxera, most of the picturesque vineyards that cover the island are more than 100 years old and retain their original root stocks. Every trace of life on this enchanting island is found on the top of an impres- sive rock. The winds saturate the island throughout the year. The only way for the grapes to survive from the direct exposure of sun and strong winds is to be protected inside low-basket-shaped vines, the “ampelies”, as they are called locally. Santorini has two appellations: one for dry whites and one for sweet whites.
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Karamolegos – Santorini 2018 • Assyrtiko | PDO Santorini, Greece
Gaia – Thalassitis 2018 • Assyrtiko | PDO Santorini, Greece
Vassaltis – Nassitis 2019 • Aidani, Athiri, Assyrtiko | PGI Santorini, Greece
Hatzidakis – Aidani 2017 • Aidani | PGI Santorini, Greece
Hatzidakis – Skitali 2017 • Assyrtiko | PDO Santorini, Greece
Hatzidakis – Nikteri 2018 • Assyrtiko | PDO Santorini, Greece
Karamolegos – Pyritis Mega Cuveé 2017 • Assyrtiko | PDO Santorini, Greece
Sigalas - Santorini Barrel 2018 • Assyrtiko | PDO Santorini, Greece
Sigalas - Kavalieros 2017 • Assyrtiko | PDO Santorini, Greece
Canava Chrissou-Tselepos – Santorini 2018 • Assyrtiko | PDO Santorini, Greece
Antonopoulos - Anax 2018 • Chardonnay | PGI Achaia, Greece
Harlaftis – Chardonnay 2017 • Chardonnay | PGI Pentelikon, Greece
Alpha - Sauvignon Blanc 2020 • Sauvignon Blanc | PGI Florina, Greece
Alpha - Sauvignon Blanc Fume 2018 • Sauvignon Blanc | PGI Florina, Greece
Gerovassiliou – Viognier 2017 • Viognier | PGI Epanomi, Greece
Lytras – Evmenides 2018 • Malagouzia | PGI Attiki, Greece Vintage White Wines
Most wine lovers appreciate the freshness of youth in white wines. However some varieties, like our island’s most famed grape variety - Assyrtiko - is known to benefit from aging.
Karamolegos – Pyritis Mega Cuveé 2016 • Assyrtiko | PDO Santorini, Greece
Hatzidakis - Nikteri 2015 • Assyrtiko | PDO Santorini, Greece
Hatzidakis – Assyrtiko de Mylos 2013 • Assyrtiko | PDO Santorini, Greece
Hatzidakis – Assyrtiko de Louros 2012 • Assyrtiko | PDO Santorini, Greece
Hatzidakis – Assyrtiko de Louros 2015 • Assyrtiko | PDO Santorini, Greece
Argyros - Nikteri 2015 • Assyrtiko | PDO Santorini, Greece
Sigalas – Kavalieros 2013 • Assyrtiko | PDO Santorini, Greece
Sigalas - Nikteri 2011 • Assyrtiko | PDO Santorini, Greece
Sigalas - Nikteri 2012 • Assyrtiko | PDO Santorini, Greece
Roi Dagobert – Vendanges Tardives GC 2007 • Riesling | AOC Alsace, France Red Wines
Papantonis – Meden Agan 2019 • Aghiorgitiko | PGI Peloponnese, Greece
Alpha - Pinot Noir 2017 • Pinot Noir | PGI Florina, Greece
Kyr-Yianni - Dyo Elies 2016 • Syrah, Merlot, Xinomavro | PGI Imathia, Greece
La Tour Melas - Cyrus One 2017 • Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Aghiorgitiko | PGI Sterea Ellada, Greece
Thimiopoulos - Earth and Sky 2017 • Xinomavro | PDO Naoussa, Greece
Kyr-Yianni – Blue Fox 2016 • Syrah, Merlot, Xinomavro, Cabernet Sauvignon | PGI Imathia, Greece
Hatzidakis – Mavrotragano 2016 • Mavrotragano | PGI Cyclades, Greece
Krontiras - Doña Silvina Malbec 2016 (Organic & Biodynamic) • Malbec | C.K. y Asoc. Mendoza, Argentina Vintage Red Wines
Older, properly aged and cellared wine is more than bottled history. There is no substitue for time - the magic in the bottle is truly displayed only when it matures.
Pieria Eratini - Naked King 2013 • Syrah, Kolindrino | PGI Makedonia, Greece
Gerovassiliou - Syrah 2011 • Syrah | PGI Epanomi, Greece
Gaia – Gaia Estate Reserve 2015 • Aghiorgitiko | PDO Nemea, Greece
Hatzidakis - Mavrotragano 2013 • Mavrotragano | PGI Cyclades, Greece
Sigalas - Mavrotragano 2013 • Mavrotragano | PGI Cyclades, Greece
La Tour Melas 2014 • Cabernet Franc, Merlot | PGI Sterea Ellada, Greece
La Tour Melas 2015 • Cabernet Franc, Merlot | PGI Sterea Ellada, Greece
La Tour Melas - Old Roots 2013 • Cabernet Franc, Merlot | PGI Sterea Ellada, Greece
La Tour Melas - Old Roots 2014 • Cabernet Franc, Merlot | PGI Sterea Ellada, Greece
Casanova di Neri - Brunello 2013 • Sangiovese | DOCG Montalcino, Italy
Pio Cesare - Barolo 2012 • Nebbiolo | DOCG Serralunga d’Alba, Italy
Mauro - Amarone Valpolicella 2010 • Corvina, Rondinella, Croatinna, Oseleta | DOCG Veneto, Italy
Joseph Drouhin - Gevrey Chambertin 2013 • Pinot Noir | AOC Burgundy, France
Joseph Drouhin - Gevrey Chambertin 2014 • Pinot Noir | AOC Burgundy, France
Zenato - Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2011 • Corvina, Rondinella, Croatinna, Oseleta | DOCG Veneto, Italy
Zenato - Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2012 • Corvina, Rondinella, Croatinna, Oseleta | DOCG Veneto, Italy
Krontiras - Dona Silvina Reserva 2005 • Malbec | C.K. y Asoc. Mendoza, Argentina
Krontiras - Dona Silvina Reserva 2006 • Malbec | C.K. y Asoc. Mendoza, Argentina Rose Wines
Harlaftis Winery - Saumon 2020 • Cabernet Sauvignon | P.G.I. Peloponnese, Greece
OuSyra - OuSyra Fokiano 2018 • Fokiano | P.G.I. Cyclades, Greece
La Tour Melas - Idylle D’ Achinos 2020 • Grenache, Syrah, Aghiorgitiko | P.G.I. Sterea Ellada, Greece
Château d' Esclans - Whispering Angel 2020 • Grenache, Mourverde, Syrah | Provence, France
Domaines Ott - Bandol Cœur de Grain 2018 • Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon | Tarandeau, France Sparkling Wines Antica Quercia- Prosecco Sup. Matiú Brut • Glera | D.O.C.G. Coneglano-Valdobbiadene, Italy
Vignaioli di Santo Stefano - Moscato D’Asti (Organic) • White Moscato | D.O.C.G. Canelli, Italy
Gratien & Meyer - Cuvée Flamme Brut Rosé • Cabernet Franc, Grolleau | A.O.C. Saumur, France Champagnes
Veuve Clicquot - Brut
Taittinger – Brut Prestige Rose
Ruinart – Blanc de Blanc
Moet et Chandon – Brut Imperial
Dom Perignon – Vintage 2009
Dom Perignon – Vintage 2006
Dom Perignon – Vintage 2003
Please be aware that due to the nature of some vintages there is limited stock. If you have any questions please consult a member of our team.