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To survive this beautiful but harsh environment, local island winemakers rely on ingenious traditional architecture like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"576\"\u003epezoules\u003c\/b\u003e—painstakingly hand-built tiered stone terraces designed to hold back the soil from erosion and trap every single drop of precious rainwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eBecause mechanical farming is virtually impossible on these steep, rocky cliffs, viticulture remains a purely traditional, hands-on craft. To protect the grapes from the blistering sun and howling gales, vines are meticulously trained close to the ground using the ancient \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"273\"\u003egoblet system\u003c\/b\u003e, forming low, basket-like shapes that shelter the fruit. In the southern islands of the Cyclades and Dodecanese, this unique setup allows the world-renowned \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"444\"\u003eAssyrtiko\u003c\/b\u003e grape to reach absolute perfection. Grown in the stark, volcanic soils of Santorini, it skips heavy oak styling to deliver a bone-dry, razor-sharp white wine bursting with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"626\"\u003etangy lime zest\u003c\/b\u003e, crunchy green apple, and a fierce, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"678\"\u003estony minerality\u003c\/b\u003e with a distinct kiss of sea-breeze salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eAlongside these crisp, mineral-driven whites and intense, wild-herb reds like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003eMandilaria\u003c\/b\u003e, the archipelago holds a legendary status for its luscious sweet styles. Islands like Samos and Lemnos have been celebrated since antiquity for their rich, aromatic Muscat grapes, yielding beautifully balanced, golden nectars packed with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"327\"\u003eripe honeydew melon\u003c\/b\u003e and orange blossom. This magnificent contrast between bone-dry coastal whites and historic sweet styles makes \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"457\"\u003eAegean Island wine\u003c\/b\u003e a dream for food lovers. These expressive bottles pair spectacularly with fresh seafood, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"565\"\u003egrilled chicken\u003c\/b\u003e drizzled with lemon, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"602\"\u003echarred halloumi\u003c\/b\u003e, and traditional Greek salads topped with salty feta.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gaia-assyrtiko-wild-ferment-greek-white-wine","title":"Gaia Assyrtiko Wild Ferment 2024","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaia's Assyrtiko (Ah-SEER-tee-koe) vineyard is located in Santorini, where the terroir is recognised worldwide for its tremendous historical roots, as the vineyards in this area date back 3,000 years. Sourced from 80 year old vines all the grapes are hand-picked and only the free-run juice is used. Fermentation takes place in a combination of wood, stainless steel and ceramic vats and the wine was aged on its lees for up to six months with regular bâtonnage. A highly complex, aromatic nose with citrus notes combining with floral hints from the acacia wood, vanilla, toasty oak and a touch of smoke. The layers of wild ferment envelop this precise and dry wine which has a mineral and salty complexity to the tangy finish. 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Historic lands, heroic viticulture, indigenous varieties and old vines are the core of this effort towards a highlighting journey into the depth of the Greek vineyards and its multiple characters. The grapes for the Ēkhô Rosé are sourced from a vineyard about 1km from the sea at about 200m altitude in northern Naxos. The wine is a field blend of the black variety Fokiano and some inclusion of the unknown white variety Bastardiko sourced from ungrafted bush vines that are about 50 years old. The wine was aged on its lees for 10 months, using acacia barrels for 1\/3 of the wine. Total production for this wine was 1250 bottles. A sweet, floral nose with oak notes hovering in the background. Aromas of cherries, strawberries and peaches. A lively palate with lovely acidity and a tiny amount of tannins that give it character and structure. 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The grapes are hand-harvested during the cool of the night and transported by a refrigerated truck, via a ferry, to the winery. Once at the winery, slow spontaneous fermentation took place with wild yeasts, in four different types of vessels, made from four different elements: clay amphorae, concrete tanks, 600-litre large barrels and stainless steel tanks, imbuing the wine with impressive complexity and depth. To make this wine, no less than 18 different vinifications took place. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was aged for six to nine months in amphorae and concrete tanks, in order to preserve the purity of fruit, with a small percentage in old, large barrels. The wine was bottled unfiltered to retain its purity and elegance. This is quintessential Vidiano with abundant citrus notes and white floral, herbal and mineral overtones. Creamy and layered with a lively freshness and flavours of stone fruit, lime and subtle spice. 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There is also a small proportion of Athiri, an ancient white grape variety of the Aegean Sea, used for centuries to make excellent dry white wines which imbues wines with delicate citrus flavours. A quantity of grapes are sun dried in the strong Santorini summer sun while others are dried in the shade, to maintain relative fruit freshness. After about ten days in the sun, in which time the grapes will be sufficiently dehydrated, they are exhaustively pressed for many hours until they render the last drop of their highly concentrated and aromatic must. It is estimated that the yield is no more than 80 - 100 litres of must for each acre of vineyard! Afterwards, the must is placed in aged oak barrels where, very slowly, the alcoholic fermentation process begins. This fermentation, under the influence of many sugars and the alcohol produced, will eventually come to halt on its own, which results in the creation of a naturally sweet wine. 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