{"title":"Gaia Wines | Santorini","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_a59323c8-efb6-4b0e-8bc2-c9f2c6568b75.jpg?v=1531908977\" alt=\"Gaia Wines of Santorini in Greece\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaia Wines are one of the pioneers of the modern Greek wine revolution. Established in 1994 by Greek winemakers Leon Karatsalos and Yiannis Paraskevopoulos they operate two different wineries in both Nemea and Santorini. The white wines of Santorini are outstanding; the oldest vineyards in the world coupled with the unique Assyrtiko grape result in truly world-class whites. Gaia's main aim is to present the potential of the indigenous Greek grape varieties to wine enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.gaiawines.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gaia Wines Official Website\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGaia Wines Website\u003c\/a\u003e\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. This is a truly unique wine.[#intro]Salty dry with laser-beam precision \u0026amp; funky wild-ferment complexity; Aegean Puligny!...[\/intro] \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17403825684538,"sku":"A24GAIAASSWF-1","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/WildFermentBottle.jpg?v=1623068839"},{"product_id":"gaia-assyrtiko-thalassitis","title":"Gaia Assyrtiko Thalassitis 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eGaia's Thalassitis (\"Originating from the Sea\" in Greek) is produced from Santorini's indigenous white grape variety, Assyrtiko grown on vineyards that are now approaching 80 years old. The flagship white of the Gaia portfolio, this white wine is bone-dry with strong character. Full-bodied, well-structured with crisp acidity, distinctive minerality and delicate honeysuckle aromas. This white wine will continue to evolve for 2-5 years, as the mineral notes soften the palate will develop more nuanced flavours of fruit and honey.[#intro]A mouthwateringly dry white wine with a touch of saltiness \u0026amp; a bone-dry finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23359237095482,"sku":"A24GAIATHALASSITIS-1","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/AssyrtikoThalassitisBottle.jpg?v=1610528466"},{"product_id":"gaia-estate-agiorgitiko-nemea-red-wine","title":"Gaia Estate Agiorgitiko 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the pioneers of the modern Greek wine revolution Gaia Estate was established in 1994 by Greek winemakers Leon Karatsalos and Yiannis Paraskevopoulos. Operating two different wineries they make cutting edge wines in both Nemea and Santorini. Agiorgitiko (pronounced Ah-yor-YEE-te-ko) is a fragrant red wine grape native to Greece's Peloponnese peninsula. The grapes for this wine are cultivated in a seven hectare single estate vineyard in Koutsi, Nemea. Aged for up to 20 months in mostly new French oak casks, the final wine was bottled without fining or filtration. Delivering both power and a velvety texture, this is a stunning red wine. It delivers great depth and complexity with concentrated black and red fruits, vanilla, black pepper and violet enveloped in powerful, yet smooth tannins. A rich, expressive wine completed by a long, smooth finish. 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[#intro]A silky, smooth \u0026amp; concentrated red packed with ripe red fruits and a velvety finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23359625592890,"sku":"A23AGIORGITIKOGAIA-1","price":18.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Agiorgitiko_Red.jpg?v=1560768245"},{"product_id":"gaia-notios-red-wine","title":"Gaia Nōtios Peloponnese Red 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for  Gaia's Nōtios Red (\"The Southerner\" in Greek) come from select, mature, low-yielding vines in the hills of the Koutsi region of Nemea.  Nōtios is a blend of two perfectly complementary varieties of the Mediterranean South, Agiorgitiko offers intense fruit aromas and soft tannins, alongside the Syrah grape which gives the wine its rich and spicy character, structure and depth. This is a youthful style of red wine with a refreshing, velvety texture and intense, persistent aromas of ripe red and black fruit, with soft tannins that underlie a well-structured palate.[#intro]A vivacious wine with spicy flavours of fresh herbs, liquorice \u0026amp; summer pudding fruits...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23359812960314,"sku":"A23GAIANOTIOSRED-1","price":14.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Notios_Red.jpg?v=1560772781"},{"product_id":"gaia-notios-white-wine","title":"Gaia Nōtios White 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gaia Nōtios White is a Peloponnese white wine produced from two pink skinned indigenous grape varieties: Moschofilero and Roditis and small amount of Assyrtiko. The Moschofilero grapes ( pronounced Mosho-FEEL- ero) come from the mountainous vineyards of Arcadia region, where the 15 year old vines are grown and develop intense, spicy and floral aromatics with crisp acidity. The Roditis comes from vineyards located on the Corinthian slopes; the ideal environment for producing grapes with elegance and a smooth, lemony character. This fusion of traditional Greek varieties results in a light, fresh and elegant wine. The Moschofilero contributes vibrant, floral flavours, the Roditis imparts a smooth citrus zesty character and the Assyrtiko delivers wonderful complexity, crisp acidity and a mineral finish.[#intro]A lovely combination of exotic jasmine, zesty grapefruit \u0026amp; apricot leading to a refreshing finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23359844810810,"sku":"A23GAIANOTIOSWHITE-1","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Notios_White.jpg?v=1560773904"},{"product_id":"gaia-wines-moschofilero-wild-ferment","title":"Gaia Wines Moschofilero Wild Ferment 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eFruit for the Gaia Wines Moschofilero Wild Ferment are sourced from 25-year old vines grown in the village of Agiorgitika, on the plateau of Mantineia, at an altitude of 600 to 800 metres. The vines flourish on the south-westerly facing slopes, where they are planted in sandy-clay soils. This white wine is a wild ferment Moschofilero and spontaneous fermentation took place with wild yeasts. 25% of the must was fermented in barrels, of which 1\/3 was French oak, 1\/3 American oak and 1\/3 French Acacia; the remaining 75% fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks to retain the aromatic varietal characteristics. The wine was the aged on its lees in a combination of stainless steel tanks and wooden casks for four months, with frequent bâtonnage to impart texture. The Gaia Wines Moschofilero Wild Ferment is a complex and lifted wine with characteristic aromas of rose, jasmine and sweet lemon underpinned by delicious buttery notes. Nerve and tension perfectly balance the aromatic and richly flavoured palate. [#intro]A highly aromatic, complex \u0026amp; richly flavoured dry white wine from Peloponnese...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40632725504067,"sku":"A22GAIAMOSCHOFILERO","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/MoschofileroBt.jpg?v=1696001543"},{"product_id":"gaia-wines-vinsanto-by-gaia-8-years-old-nv","title":"Gaia Wines Vinsanto by Gaia 8 Years Old NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eVinsanto by Gaia 8 Years Old is quite simply one of the world’s rarest and best sweet wines. It's like a chocolate-based dessert, coffee and a cigar all in one. Predominately based on the Assyrtiko grape, the blend also includes a small proportion of Aidini, a variety native to Santorini, which imparts delicate floral aromas and a rounded texture. 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. The Vinsanto by Gaia continues to age inside the same fermentation barrels, for at least 10 years, and through the passing of the seasons acquires both its deep honey colour and complex aromatic character. At exactly the right time, Vinsanto by Gaia is simply bottled without any treatment or filtration. Deliciously sweet but balanced by the refreshing backbone of Assyrtiko, this is an aromatic explosion of dried fig, raisin, coffee, caramel, vanilla and cinnamon enveloping a beautifully textured palate full of flavour. 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This extreme environment forces the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/assyrtiko-grape-variety\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Greek Wines produced from the Assyrtiko grape variety online at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssyrtiko\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e grape to work incredibly hard, resulting in a wine of immense concentration and power. The Ammonite 2023 is a masterclass in balance. While a small portion of the wine spends time in oak to build a beautifully rounded texture, the core of the wine is completely dominated by its razor sharp freshness. Expect an intense burst of lemon peel and white peach on the nose, followed by a remarkably distinct, salty mineral edge that feels like a direct reflection of those coastal volcanic soils. This is a serious, highly structured white wine that demands attention in the glass. It is built for exceptional food, working brilliantly alongside a whole roasted lemon chicken, thick cuts of grilled white fish, or simply enjoyed at the dining table with friends over a long weekend dinner. A definitive fine wine of Greece. 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Produced by Gaia Wines, one of the most respected estates in the country, the Monograph Assyrtiko was crafted to be accessible, fresh, and immediately enjoyable. Grown in the limestone soils of the Peloponnese hills, this white wine skips the heavy oak and extended lees ageing of Gaia's flagship wines to focus entirely on pure, vibrant fruit. It pours a brilliant pale yellow and delivers lively aromas of fresh lime, green apple, and a delicate touch of honeysuckle. On the palate, it is completely dry and exceptionally crisp, driven by that signature zesty acidity that makes the grape so popular. This is an outstanding, everyday white wine that delivers brilliant value and genuine character. It is exactly the kind of bottle you want chilled in the fridge door for a Friday evening, and it works perfectly alongside a simple roasted chicken, a classic Greek salad, or a midweek fish pie. A fantastic introduction to modern Greek winemaking. 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