Wines

Gaia Estate

Atop the South-Western slopes of Koutsi, at an altitude of 650 m. we cultivate our Agiorgitiko vines with an eye toward the creation of a red wine of an exceptional personality and a great aging potential. The yield of GAIA ESTATE' s 25 year old vineyard is closely monitoring so that it remains low, never exceeding 56 hl/he. During wine-making, we extend the moment of extraction to its limit, giving the absolutely ripe Agiorgitiko grape the chance to express its powerful character at full strength. Afterwards, the new wine will mature for at least 12 months in new 225 liter French oak casks from the Nevers and Allier forests. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation during its first winter of aging. Ultimately, GAIA ESTATE is bottled directly from the cask without prior treatments such as chilling or filtration. In this way, we preserve the best of all the essential elements of our wine.

Analytical Standards: Gaia Estate '01

Notios White

NOTIOS WHITE (In Greek it means "The one that comes from the South") White dry wine - Peloponnese Regional Wine Grape varieties : Moschofilero & Roditis Technical points upon the vinification process of Notios White:

Why is that wine called "Notios" (the Southerner)?

It has not been long since the rest of Europe' s wine-producing countries believed that the Southern Mediterranean region did not have much to show for itself in the way of quality wines, except for a high-degree reds and a few traditional dessert-oriented sweet wines. Times have changed. Witness the revolution which has been in full swing for the past decade. The introduction of new technology, in concert with the typicality of our indigenous varieties and our country's tremendous soil/climatic variegation, is working small miracles. Our Notios belongs to the numerous quality products resulting from these endeavors, and we chose this name in tribute to a joint effort.

How is Notios made?

Two traditional varieties of Greek grapes join their characteristics : Moschofilero, harvested from the Arcadian plateaus, contributes a vibrant, floral flavor while Roditis, from the Corinthian slopes provides a smooth lemony character. Their matching is both elegant and harmonious.

When should Notios be enjoyed?

NOTIOS is the perfect accompaniment to appetizers or light meals, and as always , best enjoyed with a good company of friends.

Analytical Standards: Notios White 2003

Notios Red

NOTIOS RED (In Greek it means "The one that comes from the South") Red dry wine - Peloponnese Regional Wine Grape variety : Agiorgitiko from Nemea region. Technical points upon the vinification process of Notios Red :

The Southern Mediterranean, an area famous all over the world for its healthy cuisine, would not be complete without red wine. Our red NOTIOS (the Southerner) originates from selected, low-yield Agiorgitiko grapes of the hills surrounding Nemea. Situated in the heart of the vineyard, our small but modern winery painstakingly produces a pleasantly complex wine, which can be further aged an additional 36-48 months. This wine is best characterized by its intensity, its deep red color, its clarity and its elegance. NOTIOS blends hints of gooseberry, butter caramel and a discreet wood fragrance, creating a particularly soft flavor with a low tannin content that underscores its rich, well-structured, velvety body. This wine enhances medium to high intensity dishes and delicacies, and is best served at 18 ° C. Most importantly, do not forget that its southern origin demands good company.

Analytical Standards: Notios Red 2001

Ritinitis Nobilis (Retsina)

Repositioning Retsina Wine (Appellation by Tradition) in a new quality context, we have meticulously selected grapes of Roditis variety which grow on the high slopes of Aegialia. Combining these low-yield grapes with state-of-the art wine - making technology, and a carefully calculated quantity of resin from the Pinus Halepensis variety of pine tree, we succeed. The result is a refreshing wine balanced perfectly between pine and grapes -its citrus expression co-existing with its aromatic pine resin on equal terms. Our Retsina, Ritinitis, harmonizes with the beloved, and far from typical Greek menu.

Analytical Standards: Ritinitis Nobilis 2003

Thalassitis

Santorini Island with its Assyrtiko grapes, rises from the sea and gives birth to THALASSITIS, a dry white wine of a remarkable character. Assyrtiko is perhaps the only Mediterranean variety of grape to flourish under such difficult climatic conditions. From poor, porous soil formed by volcanic activity and composed largely of pumice, we harvest fully mature grapes with a relatively high acidity. Our vineyard, located on the Southeastern slopes of Episkopi is composed entirely of 70-80 year old, ungrafted vines with a dramatically low yield. THALASSITIS is a bone-dry wine with a delicate honeysuckle aroma and a crisp finish… a white wine of a strong personality. THALASSITIS was first released in 1994 in a limited vintage, but the continuously great demand of the wine-loving public increased steadily the production of this unique wine to higher levels.

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