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A ripe fiano with aromas of dried flowers, papayas, dried pineapples and kumquats. It’s medium- to full-bodied with...
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Age-old Veltliner – vines in extreme locations – steep and gravelly. Micro-terraces that call for a hands-on...
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Grüner Veltliner at its finest. Loess soil delivers the starting point for healthy and ripe grapes which are...
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This 2020 gruner veltliner is brimming with white-pepper, grapefruit-zest and snow-pea aromas. Quite some ripeness...
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Ehmoser's Grüner Veltliner Wagram Terrassen is a perfect ambassador of wine from the famous deep loess soils of the...
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Intense, with refreshing acidity and firm structure, Assyrtiko is a wine ideal for food pairings: fish fillet roasted...
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White color with golden highlights. Aromas of ripe citrus and stone fruits with hints of herbs. Full body and acidity...
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Light golden color with white-yellow highlights. Elegant floral nose with citrus and almond blossoms. Aromas of...
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Brimming with lemon zest and white pepper, this is a very expressive wine that has every bit as much freshness as...
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Firm and well structured, with fine concentration for a silky wine. There are yellow apple, nectarine and hominy...
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Fruity entrée, with flavors of white flowers, apple, green pears, and subtle nuances of herbs. Fine acidity, bright...
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Rich and generous gruner with notes of caramel, apricots and marmalade. Toasted spices, too. It’s full-bodied and...
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#98 TOP 100 WINES OF AUSTRIA, 2022. At once ripe and cool, this is an exciting gruner veltliner that combines the...
Assyrtiko Fiano Gruner Veltliner
Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.
The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
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Gruner Veltliner is a pale skinned white wine grape varietal most closely associated with central European countries such as Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In recent years, it has spread somewhat to several New World countries, where it is becoming gradually more popular and regularly seen in wine stores. One of the main attractions of this grape varietal for winemakers is the fact that it is highly versatile, and can be used for the production of several different wine styles, including young, dry white wines, excellent sparkling wines, and it is also a grape varietal which is well suited for aging Gruner Veltliner has the ability to express much of its terroir, and the best examples are generally those which are full of delightfully mineral-rich flavors alongside the more usual notes of citrus fruits and peach.