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The limestone soil and the unique microclimate of the region produces wine with a very clean and crisp profile with...
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This is fresh and perfumed with notes of beeswax, spicy herbs and orange blossom. Nuts. Honey blossom. Beautiful...
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A skin-contact trebbiano with dried apple and lemon rind with some walnuts and hints of flor. It’s full yet not...
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Ruffino Orvieto Classico White Wine has a smooth, refreshing flavor and a unique mineral character that makes a...
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100% Assyrtiko grown in volcanic soils in the villages of Pyrgos and Imerovigli. Vines are 40-60 years old, grown on...
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An exotic and slightly tropical display of ripe green melon, kiwi, sugar-dusted white strawberries and vanilla bean...
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Bright and tangy, this light-bodied white offers Honeycrisp apple, blanched almond, pink grapefruit pith and light...
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Fresh aromas of apricot, grapefruit, jasmine and orange blossoms, anise.
Crisp and clean with zippy aromas and...
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Light straw in color, the Feldmarschall offers intense aromas of stone fruits and crisp green apples with scents of...
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This Lugana, from Valpolicella experts, Tommasi, is a ripe and mineral expression of the local Turbiana variety....
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Aromas of beeswax, dried lemons, juniper berries, salted almonds and grapefruit peel. Some toasty undertones....
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Dry and minerally, with a streak of salinity driving subtle notes of crunchy white peach, lemon thyme and slivered...
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The Trebbiano grape, also known as Ugni Blanc in France, has a long history in Tuscany. Known for its high acidity...
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Enticingly delicate scents of peach blossom, white stone fruit and wild herb mingle with whiffs of almond on this...
Assyrtiko Muller Thurgau Trebbiano
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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The Trebbiano varietal grape is a white wine grape originally from Italy, but which has been successfully planted and cultivated in several European countries, as well as in many parts of the New World. Although it is widely grown around the world, it remains relatively unknown to wine drinkers, perhaps because it has mostly been used traditionally as a blending varietal, and for the production of fortified wines. However, it is used very well in parts of Tuscany and elsewhere in Italy for single variety wines, where it is prized for its elegant character and beautiful citrus flavors, alongside floral aromas and a great expression of terroir. As such, Trebbiano wines often hold interesting mineral notes, making them fascinating and complex white wines perfect for matching with a wide range of foods.