Wines of Greece

Greece is one of the oldest wine-making regions in the world.

"In ancient times, Greece played a crucial role in the development of the wine culture of Europe. Nearly two thousand years of foreign occupation took a toll on her fortunes, yet many of Greece's rich viticultural resources remain intact." - http://www.greekwinemakers.com

Wine Regions of Greece
from: allaboutgreekwine.com

Though historically well-known for "Retsina," a pine-resinated white wine, Greece does have a wide assortment of growing regions, and therefore a much wider selection of aromas than just the retsina. Below are a few recent tastes, enjoyed with our good friends at the Self and Soul Center during their "Wine & Psyche" gathering. Read more about the event here.

2008 Gentilini Robola (CEPHALONIA ISLAND-Ionian Sea)
Cephalonia is known particularly for the powerful dry white white wine Robola which is lemony dry with high acidity and extract from ungrafted rootstock on Mt Ainos.

2010 Skouras Moscofilero (PELOPONESE-Big Southern Island)
Deep pink skinned grapes used to make strongly perfumed white wine particularly on the high plateau of Mantina. It's name, like that of Vespaiolo in Italy indicates the extent to which insects are drawn to these grapes which are Muscat like in character.

2009 Mitravelas Nemea Red on Black
20 year old bush vine Aghiorghitiko also known as St Georges from the hills of Nemea with low crop production, no oak influence, soft tannins and soft filtration. Velvety red wine with red fruits, black pepper, cocoa and sour cherry in the nose.

2007 Argyos Estate Atlantis Red (SANTORINI-Small Southern Island)
90% Mandilaria and 10% Mavrotragano. Strong winds are characteristic of Santorini and rainfall is low on this volcanic island. The wine is well structured with backbone and focus, grapey, fruity, silky and graceful.

2006 Alpha Estate Xinomavro (MACEDONIA-Northern Greece)
100% Xinomavro from high altitude vineyards in Amyndeo producing dark color, plum and blackberry aroma with high acidity and sweet fruit from the single Hedgehog Vineyard with northern exposure.

2006 Tatsis Angels Peak Red
This blend is called Goumenissa with Xinomavro and Negoska from the most northern wine region in Greece. Botanical character in the nose, rich and well built with black pepper and burnt nuts and vivid finish of coffee and tobacco.

These wines are distributed by DOMAINE SELECTIONS.