Wine List A few words about Santorini Winemaking
The ancient civilization of Santorini was completely destroyed by a catastrophic 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 vinicul- ture 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 impressive 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. Santo- rini has two appellations: one for dry whites and one for sweet whites.
Photo by: William Abranowicz White Wines
Gaia - Thalassitis 2017 Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece
Vassaltis Vineyards - Santorini 2017 Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece
Hatzidakis Winery - Santorini 2016 Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece
Hatzidakis Winery - Aidani 2017 (Organic) Aidani • P.G.I. Cyclades, Greece
Venetsanos Winery - Nikteri 2016 Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece
Domaine Sigalas - Santorini Barrel 2015 Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece
Artemis Karamolegos - Pyritis 2017 Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece
Lytras Winery - Evmenides 2018 (Organic) Malagouzia • P.G.I. Attiki, Greece
Alpha Estate - Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Sauvignon Blanc • P.G.I. Florina, Greece
Ktima Gerovassiliou - Viognier 2016 Viognier • P.G.I. Epanomi, Greece
Alpha Estate - Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2017 Sauvignon Blanc • P.G.I. Florina, Greece
Antonopoulos Vineyards - Anax Chardonnay 2015 Chardonnay • P.G.I. Achaia, Greece
Domaine de Kalathas - Sainte Obéissance 2016 * Organic & Biodynamic Orange Wine made with white grapes that have been vinified in the style of red wine. Aspro Potamisi, Rozaki • Tinos, 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.
Hatzidakis Winery - Nikteri 2015 Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece
Hatzidakis Winery - Nikteri 2013 Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece
Domaine Sigalas - Kavalieros 2013 Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece
Hatzidakis Winery - Assyrtiko de Louros 2015 Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece
Domaine Sigalas - Nikteri 2012 Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece
Hatzidakis Winery - Assyrtiko de Louros 2012 Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece
Roi Dagobert - Vendanges Tardives Grand Cru 2007 Riesling • AOC Alsace, France
William Fevre - Vaudésir Chablis Grand Cru 2007 Chardonnay • AOC Chablis, France Red Wines
Hatzidakis Winery - Mavrotragano 2016 Mavrotragano • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece
Papantoni Winery - Meden Agan 2017 Aghiorgitiko • P.G.I. Peloponnese, Greece
Avantis Estate - Syrah 2016 Syrah • P.G.I. Evia, Greece
Alpha Estate - Pinot Noir 2016 Pinot Noir • P.G.I. Florina, Greece
Kyr-Yianni Estate - Dyo Elies 2016 Syrah, Merlot, Xinomavro • P.G.I. Imathia, Greece
Bodegas Krontiras - Doña Silvina Malbec 2016 (Organic & Biodynamic) Malbec • C.K. y Asoc. Mendoza, Argentina
La Tour Melas - Cyrus One 2016 Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Aghiorgitiko • P.G.I. Sterea Ellada, Greece
Thimiopoulos Vineyards - Earth and Sky 2016 Xinomavro • P.D.O. Naoussa, Greece
Gaia Estate Reserve 2017 Aghiorgitiko • P.D.O. Nemea, Greece 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.
Gaia Estate Reserve 2013 Aghiorgitiko • P.D.O. Nemea, Greece
Château Nico Lazaridi - Magiko Vouno 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc • P.G.I. Agora, Greece
Ktima Pieria Eratini - Naked King 2013 Syrah, Kolindrino • P.G.I. Macedonia, Greece
Domaine Sigala - Mavrotragano 2015 Mavrotragano • P.G.I. Cyclades, Greece
Ktima Gerovassiliou - Syrah 2011 Syrah • P.G.I. Epanomi, Greece
Kyr-Yianni Estate - Blue Fox 2013 Syrah, Merlot, Xinomavro, Cabernet Sauvignon • P.G.I. Imathia, Greece
Domaine Sigala - Mavrotragano 2013 Mavrotragano • P.G.I. Cyclades, Greece
La Tour Melas - La Tour Melas 2015 Cabernet Franc, Merlot • P.G.I. Sterea Ellada, Greece
La Tour Melas - Old Roots 2014 Aghiorgitiko • P.G.I. Sterea Ellada, Greece
La Tour Melas - La Tour Melas 2014 Cabernet Franc, Merlot • P.G.I. Sterea Ellada, Greece
La Tour Melas - Old Roots 2013 Aghiorgitiko • P.G.I. Sterea Ellada, Greece Vintage Red Wines
Casanova di Neri - Brunello 2012 Sangiovese • D.O.C.G. Montalcino, Italy
Pio Cesare - Barolo 2012 Nebbiolo • D.O.C.G. Serralunga d’Alba, Italy
Pio Cesare - Barolo 2011 Nebbiolo • D.O.C.G. Serralunga d’Alba, Italy
Mauro - Amarone Della Valpolicella 2010 Corvina, Rondinella, Croatinna, Oseleta • D.O.C.G. Veneto, Italy
Joseph Drouhin - Gevrey-Chambertin 2014 Pinot Noir • A.O.C Burgundy, France
Zenato - Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2011 Corvina, Rondinella, Croatinna, Oseleta • D.O.C.G. Veneto, Italy
Joseph Drouhin - Gevrey-Chambertin 2013 Pinot Noir • A.O.C Burgundy, France
Bodegas Krontiras - Doña Silvina Reserva 2006 Malbec • C.K. y Asoc. Mendoza, Argentina
Bodegas Krontiras - Doña Silvina Reserva 2005 Malbec • C.K. y Asoc. Mendoza, Argentina
Please be aware that due to the nature of these vintages there is limited stock. If you have any questions please consult a member of our team. Rose Wines
Harlaftis Winery - Saumon 2018 (Organic) Cabernet Sauvignon • P.G.I. Peloponnese, Greece
OuSyra - OuSyra Fokiano 2018 Fokiano • P.G.I. Cyclades, Greece
La Tour Melas - Idylle D’ Achinos 2018 Grenache, Syrah, Aghiorgitiko • P.G.I. Sterea Ellada, Greece
Château d' Esclans - Whispering Angel 2017 Grenache, Mourverde, Syrah • Provence, France
Domaines Ott - Bandol Cœur de Grain 2017 Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon • Tarandeau, France Sparkling Wines Santa Margherita - Prosecco Superiore 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 Rosé
Ruinart Blanc de Blanc
Moët et Chandon Cuvée Dom Perignon 2006