Wine List

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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.

White WinesGaia - Thalassitis 2017

Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece

Vassaltis Vineyards - Santorini 2017Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece

Hatzidakis Winery - Santorini 2016Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece

Hatzidakis Winery - Aidani 2017 (Organic)Aidani • P.G.I. Cyclades, Greece

Venetsanos Winery - Nikteri 2016Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece

Domaine Sigalas - Santorini Barrel 2015Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece

Artemis Karamolegos - Pyritis 2017Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece

Lytras Winery - Evmenides 2018 (Organic)Malagouzia • P.G.I. Attiki, Greece

Alpha Estate - Sauvignon Blanc 2018Sauvignon Blanc • P.G.I. Florina, Greece

Ktima Gerovassiliou - Viognier 2016Viognier • P.G.I. Epanomi, Greece

Alpha Estate - Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2017Sauvignon Blanc • P.G.I. Florina, Greece

Antonopoulos Vineyards - Anax Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay • 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

Hatzidakis Winery - Nikteri 2015Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece

Hatzidakis Winery - Nikteri 2013Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece

Domaine Sigalas - Kavalieros 2013Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece

Hatzidakis Winery - Assyrtiko de Louros 2015Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece

Domaine Sigalas - Nikteri 2012Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece

Hatzidakis Winery - Assyrtiko de Louros 2012Assyrtiko • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece

Roi Dagobert - Vendanges Tardives Grand Cru 2007Riesling • AOC Alsace, France

William Fevre - Vaudésir Chablis Grand Cru 2007Chardonnay • AOC Chablis, France

Vintage White WinesMost 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 - Mavrotragano 2016Mavrotragano • P.D.O. Santorini, Greece

Papantoni Winery - Meden Agan 2017Aghiorgitiko • P.G.I. Peloponnese, Greece

Avantis Estate - Syrah 2016Syrah • P.G.I. Evia, Greece

Alpha Estate - Pinot Noir 2016Pinot Noir • P.G.I. Florina, Greece

Kyr-Yianni Estate - Dyo Elies 2016Syrah, 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 2016Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Aghiorgitiko •

P.G.I. Sterea Ellada, Greece

Thimiopoulos Vineyards - Earth and Sky 2016Xinomavro • P.D.O. Naoussa, Greece

Gaia Estate Reserve 2017Aghiorgitiko • P.D.O. Nemea, Greece

Red Wines

Gaia Estate Reserve 2013Aghiorgitiko • P.D.O. Nemea, Greece

Château Nico Lazaridi - Magiko Vouno 2008Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc • P.G.I. Agora, Greece

Ktima Pieria Eratini - Naked King 2013Syrah, Kolindrino • P.G.I. Macedonia, Greece

Domaine Sigala - Mavrotragano 2015Mavrotragano • P.G.I. Cyclades, Greece

Ktima Gerovassiliou - Syrah 2011Syrah • P.G.I. Epanomi, Greece

Kyr-Yianni Estate - Blue Fox 2013Syrah, Merlot, Xinomavro, CabernetSauvignon • P.G.I. Imathia, Greece

Domaine Sigala - Mavrotragano 2013Mavrotragano • P.G.I. Cyclades, Greece

La Tour Melas - La Tour Melas 2015Cabernet Franc, Merlot • P.G.I. Sterea Ellada, Greece

La Tour Melas - Old Roots 2014Aghiorgitiko • P.G.I. Sterea Ellada, Greece

La Tour Melas - La Tour Melas 2014Cabernet Franc, Merlot • P.G.I. Sterea Ellada, Greece

La Tour Melas - Old Roots 2013Aghiorgitiko • P.G.I. Sterea Ellada, Greece

Vintage Red WinesOlder, 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.

Casanova di Neri - Brunello 2012Sangiovese • D.O.C.G. Montalcino, Italy

Pio Cesare - Barolo 2012Nebbiolo • D.O.C.G. Serralunga d’Alba, Italy

Pio Cesare - Barolo 2011Nebbiolo • D.O.C.G. Serralunga d’Alba, Italy

Mauro - Amarone Della Valpolicella 2010Corvina, Rondinella, Croatinna, Oseleta •

D.O.C.G. Veneto, Italy

Joseph Drouhin - Gevrey-Chambertin 2014Pinot Noir • A.O.C Burgundy, France

Zenato - Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2011Corvina, Rondinella, Croatinna, Oseleta •

D.O.C.G. Veneto, Italy

Joseph Drouhin - Gevrey-Chambertin 2013Pinot Noir • A.O.C Burgundy, France

Bodegas Krontiras - Doña Silvina Reserva 2006Malbec • C.K. y Asoc. Mendoza, Argentina

Bodegas Krontiras - Doña Silvina Reserva 2005Malbec • 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.

Vintage Red Wines

Rose WinesHarlaftis Winery - Saumon 2018 (Organic)

Cabernet Sauvignon • P.G.I. Peloponnese, Greece

OuSyra - OuSyra Fokiano 2018Fokiano • P.G.I. Cyclades, Greece

La Tour Melas - Idylle D’ Achinos 2018Grenache, Syrah, Aghiorgitiko • P.G.I. Sterea Ellada, Greece

Château d' Esclans - Whispering Angel 2017Grenache, Mourverde, Syrah • Provence, France

Domaines Ott - Bandol Cœur de Grain 2017Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon • Tarandeau, France

Sparkling WinesSanta 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 RoséCabernet Franc, Grolleau • A.O.C. Saumur, France

ChampagnesVeuve Clicquot

Brut

TaittingerBrut Prestige Rosé

RuinartBlanc de Blanc

Moët et ChandonCuvée Dom Perignon 2006