ANCIENT , FAMILIAR FLAVORS

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“It’s All Greek To Me” has long been a statement of confusion. But the from one of the world’s oldest civilizations are more familiar than you think. With the addition of four top producers from throughout , Craft + Estate is proud to bring Greek wines mainstream. Demystifying these indigenous grapes is easy and will open a whole new world for lovers, including your customers. © Selected and Imported by Winebow, Inc., NY, NY Inc., NY, Winebow, by and Imported © Selected KTIMA PAVLIDIS

ANCIENT GRAPES, FAMILIAR FLAVORS SAVATIANO Indigenous to Attica, Savatiano is the most widely planted variety in Greece. Known for its exceptional resistance to drought and naturally low acidity. Cultivated since antiquity: “Rumor has it Socrates drank Savatiano wines.” – winemaker, Vassilis Papagiannakos Assyrtiko is indigenous to Santorini and has evolved to thrive in the harsh, inorganic soils of the island, although it adapts well and has been widely planted in various soils and climates throughout Greece. Known for its naturally DOMAINE PAPAGIANNAKOS OLD VINE SAVATIANO high acidity and mineral flavor characteristics. Key Takeaway: This is the flagship wine from a 3rd generation that is dedicated to elevating the quality and reputation of Savatiano. Dry farmed and hand harvested from old vines, this wine represents the ESTATE ARGYROS SANTORINI ASSYRTIKO pinnacle of the . DID YOU Key Takeaway: “Purity in style.” This 4th generation estate espouses a very Reminds You Of… a great Pinot Gris, but with more complexity and minerality KNOW? traditional attitude toward , showcasing the The Aleppo Pine Tree is grape’s natural profile. Target Accounts: Bistros, Patio Lunch Special. the traditional source for Reminds You Of… Classic Santorini Assyrtiko. Albariño. the sap used in . DOMAINE PAPAGIANNAKOS RETSINA Target Accounts: Casual, Seafood, “Unique” or “Other White” on Wine List. Independent Retail. Key Takeaway: This is wine history in a glass. In ancient times, all wines were “retsina” as pine resin was the best way to keep wine preserved in a storage vessel. Today we are very familiar with flavors in wine because that is the most common type of GAI’A THALASSITIS storage vessel; just as Retsina was the common flavor in wines during ancient times. Key Takeaway: “The Dreamer.” This avant-garde winery was founded in the DID YOU KNOW? Reminds You Of… an aromatized wine, like Vermouth. Hints of juniper also make this a unique 1994 with the aim of pushing the boundaries of Greek fine substitute in a Gin & Tonic. wine, exploring the potential for different styles of Assyrtiko. Assyrtiko grapes are trained into basket-shaped bowls (called Target Accounts: Wine Bars, Restaurants with adventurous wine lists. Reminds You Of… A benchmark Santorini Assyrtiko. Cru Chablis. “kouloura”) on Santorini, to Target Accounts: Fine Dining, Seafood or Steakhouse. Retail with strong protect the grapes from the fierce section of collector’s items. winds and harsh sun. BLENDS

The modern industry started its focus on quality in the 1970s, and many producers took a New World AGIORGITIKO approach by planting international varieties. As the reputation for indigenous grapes is improving, many producers are creating unique blends to showcase the best of both worlds. Also known as “St. George,” Agiorgitiko is traditionally grown in Nemea. The most serious, high-quality Agiorgitiko comes from cool climate, low-yielding with free-draining soils. ESTATE ARGYROS ATLANTIS WHITE Key Takeaway: A unique blend of three indigenous grapes, dominated by Assyrtiko, this white has the GAI’A AGIORITIKO quality of a Santorini PDO minus the official classification Key Takeaway: The only grape permitted in PDO Nemea wines, Agiorgitiko is a leader in quality red Pinot Grigio from Alto Adige, or Dry from Alsace wines from Greece. Age-worthy for 10 years or more. Reminds You Of… Target Accounts: Casual dining. Good price point & label for retail. Reminds You Of… Old World , with a bright acidity. Target Accounts: Gourmet Burger or Steakhouse as well as BBQ or Italian Restaurants. KTIMA PAVLIDIS THEMA WHITE Key Takeaway: Mainland Assyrtiko meets makes this an easy intro into the world of MOSCHOFILERO Greek grapes. A gateway wine. Reminds You Of… Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Blends. California Sauvignon Blanc. Moschofilero is a pink-skinned grape that is primarily grown in the northern Peloponnese. The best Moschofilero Target Accounts: Casual, Patio Lunch Special. Indian Restaurants. comes from cool climate, high-altitude vineyards which preserve its natural aromatics.

KTIMA PAVLIDIS THEMA RED GAI’A MONOGRAPH MOSCHOFILERO Key Takeaway: A “dramatic” red from one of Greece’s newest and up-and-coming wine regions: Drama. Key Takeaway: This wine is part of a new, monovarietal lineup from the renowned Gai’a Wines, meant to offer a springboard to Greece’s indigenous grapes. Reminds You Of… -driven on the palate. Zippy substitute for lovers. Reminds You Of… Dry Muscat or Torrontés Target Accounts: Crossover wine at a Greek restaurant, emphasizing Syrah base. Steakhouse. Theaters. Target Accounts: Thai, Casual Sushi, Asian fusion restaurants. PRODUCER / INTERNATIONAL BOTTLE COMPOSITION TASTING NOTE WINEMAKER DETAILS FOOD PAIRINGS / OAK AGING

DOMAINE PGI Markopoulo. The Bright gold and clear in PAPAGIANNAKOS 50-year-old-vineyard is 100% Savatiano. • A great aperitif color, delicate bouquet, located at an altitude of Fermented in Old Vine Savatiano aroma of citrus. Medium • Salads as entrees 330ft on a north facing stainless steel acidity, long and pleasant slope, protecting the tanks. Vassilis Papagiannakos grapes from the heat. finish. • Vegetable risottos

GAI’A WINES 100% • Spicy Asian cuisine, PGI Peloponnese. This lively, dry Monograph Moschofilero. especially Thai Vineyards located in the has an intensely floral and Moschofilero Fermented in Arcadian plateaus at an fruity nose, with hints of • Grilled tropical fish, stainless steel altitude of 1,500ft. rose petal and spice. served with a mango Yiannis tanks. Paraskevopoulos salsa

50% Assyrtiko, This dry white blend KTIMA PAVLIDIS PGI Drama. Grapes 50% Sauvignon • Dishes with a white- showcases beautiful flavors are sourced from the Blanc. Fermented wine butter sauce THEMA White of refreshing fruitiness from two estate vineyards: in stainless steel the Sauvignon Blanc and • Indian Butter Chicken Kokkinogia and tanks, with 2 an earthy character from Panagiotis Kyriakidis Perichora. months aging on the Assyrtiko. • Fried Chicken the lees.

• Shrimp Po’boy or ESTATE ARGYROS 90% Assyrtiko, Fish n’ Chips Atlantis White PGI Cyclades. The grapes 5% Aidani, The relatively high acidity come from relatively 5% Athiri. gives this easy-drinking • Salads with fresh young (60-year-old) Fermented in white a crisp freshness and goat cheese vines from in Santorini. stainless steel cool minerality. Matthew Argyros tanks. •Chicken Milanese or Scallopini

• Fish Tacos and ESTATE ARGYROS Grilled Branzino Santorini Assyrtiko PDO Santorini. The 100% Assyrtiko. This wine is true to grapes come from 80 to Fermented in character, with flavors of • Charcuterie and 150-year-old vines from stainless steel citrus, lemongrass and cheeses Episkopi and Pyrgos. tanks. stone, and a hint of salinity. Matthew Argyros • Beef Carpaccio or White Pizza

• Oysters or Sole GAI’A WINES This wine is bone dry with PDO Santorini. The 70 strong character: full- Meuniere 100% Assyrtiko. Thalassitis to 80-year-old vineyards bodied and well-structured, Fermented in • Roasted Chicken or are located on the with crisp acidity, stainless steel Salmon Southeastern slopes in distinctive salty minerality Yiannis tanks. Paraskevopoulos Episkopi. and delicate honeysuckle • Skirt Steak with aromas. Chimmichurri

100% Savatiano. DOMAINE Traditional Appellation • A substitute aperitif Fermented in PAPAGIANNAKOS Mesogaia. The 50-year- to Vermouth, Martini stainless steel This well made retsina old-vineyard is located or Gin & Tonic Retsina tanks, during maintains a beautiful at an altitude of 330ft which a small balance of pine aroma with • Caprese salad with on a north facing slope, amount of pine a strain of lemon citrus. basil protecting the grapes Vassilis Papagiannakos resin is added to from the heat. the must. • Dishes with cilantro

GAI’A WINES This well-structured red has • Burger or steak frites PDO Nemea. Harvested 100% Agiorgitiko. Agioritiko intense red fruit aromas from select, mature, low- Aged 6 – 8 • Pasta with tomato and a vibrant acidity. yielding vines in the hills months in French sauce The oak flavors are well Yiannis of the Koutsi region. oak. Paraskevopoulos integrated on the palate. • Dry rub BBQ

PGI Drama. Grapes KTIMA PAVLIDIS Full bodied and aromatic, are sourced from the • Ideal with steak and 60% Syrah, this red is Syrah driven on THEMA Red estate owned Perichora other red meats 40% Agiorgitiko. the palate featuring flavors Vineyard. Located at the Aged 12 months of ripe cherries and plum. • Hard and aged foothills of Mt. Menoikio in French oak. Velvety tannins with light cheeses, especially at an altitude of 600 Panagiotis Kyriakidis oak flavors. aged cheddar –1,500ft.