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Alexakis Assyritko 2019

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Around 5,000 years ago, the Minoans settled the Southern Aegean, including the island of Thira (Santorini). Today, in Crete, farmers are cultivating the ancient variety Assyrtiko which originated from the island of Santorini. The Alexakis brothers source these grapes from high-elevation vineyards where ancient wine presses have survived since the Bronze Age. The wine is tank-fermented and aged sur lie for three months.

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Moraitis Cyclades White Sillogi 2019

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:16:46 +0000

From the Importers’ Website: 50% Assyrtiko, 50% Malagousia. The grapes are usually harvested early to mid August. They go through prefermentation cryoextraction at 10 °C for 8 to 10 hours. Gentle pressing followed by alcoholic fermentation at 16° – 18 °C (61-64F) in stainless steel vats. Ripe honeydew melon and tangy apple flavors mingle with hints of white pepper spice in a zesty finish. Vegan.

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Domaine Sigalas Cyclades Assyrtiko Monemvasia 2019

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:14:00 +0000

Responding to the upward price pressure inherent to the island of Santorini, Paris and team have begun sourcing Monemvasia (not genetically related to Malvasia, despite the name) from the nearby Cycladic island of Paros and blending it 50/50 with the press-juice Assyrtiko that used to go into ‘A/a’ (now discontinued). The result, while not appellation Santorini, is a gloriously drinkable new expression of the southern Aegean from the acknowledged master of Santorini. -Importer

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