∼ Value Added/Economy Wines ∼
Halkidiki Red
A fruity wine with a bright red colour, featuring lush fruit on the lively finish. Limnio and Merlot
varietals.
Halkidiki White
Luminous green-yellow in colour, fruity, reminiscent of gooseberries and green apples, finishing
with a refreshing aftertaste. Assyrtiko and Sauvignon Blanc varietals.
∼ House Wine Varietals ∼
Rouge
This deep red wine features inviting ripe berry fruit aromas. Xinomavro and Moschomavro
varietals.
Blanc
This delightful dry white wine is fruity on the palate, reminiscent of crisp green apples, and
finishing with a refreshing aftertaste. Roditis and Zoumiatis varietals.
Rosé
A delightful dry rose wine, with delicate floral aromas and fragrant fruit on the palate.
Xinomavro and Moschomavro varietals.
Retsina
Bright yellow-gold, with a typical rich aroma imparted by the resin of Halkidiki pines; typical rich
taste, soft, cool with a spicy aftertaste; dry, with an elegant Retsina ‘bite’.
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∼ Kanenas Maronia Vineyards ∼
Kanenas Red
This rich red wine is full of aromas of wild berries and ripe dark cherries that are strengthened by
spicy notes. Upon tasting it delivers a rich velvety taste with an intense aftertaste. Chewy and
textured tannins hold it well for maturation. Mavroudi and Syrah varietals.
Kanenas White
A crystal clear wine, yellow gold with an attractive green hue, bursting with peach and green
apple aromas. A harmoniously vivacious palate with a very firm texture and a pleasant acidityfruit-interplay. Muscat of Alexandria and Chardonnay varietals.
Kanenas Rosé
Bright pink color. The nose is dominated by aromas of fresh red fruits and rose. Dry palette, with
a refreshing characteristic acidity that balances the flavors of strawberry, red cherry and
pomegranate resulting in a harmonious finish. Mavroudi and Syrah varietals.
∼ Makedonikos Tradition ∼
Makedonikos Red
Bright ruby red with a hint of violet, a sign of its youth and freshness. Ripe red fruit emerge, as do
redcurrant aromas. Soft tannins offer a silky sensation. Xinomavro and Merlot varietals.
Makedonikos White
A crystal clear white wine with fresh green hues. Characteristic white flower and lavender
aromas mingle with fruity notes and toasted bread. A wine with balanced acidity, a pleasant taste
and a refreshing aftertaste. Roditis and Athiri varietals.
Makedonikos Rosé
A vibrant rose colour with ripe strawberries on the nose and raspberry jam-like flavours. Round
and full taste with a surprisingly clean finish. Xinomavro and Moschomavro varietals.
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Red Tsantali Single Varietals
~ Indigenous Greek Varietals ~
Nemea
Prunes, a touch of mint and good oak in the nose. In the palate, round and balanced. 100%
Agiorgitiko varietal.
Naoussa
A full-bodied wine, ruby-red in appearance, with aromas of ripe berries accented by new oak,
well balanced with an elegant long finish. Its robust and rich taste gives it the potential to
match well with rich foods, making them more palatable. 100% Xinomavro.
Maronia
A wine with opulent taste, a fine example of the Maronia vineyards that captures the
intenseness of the Mavroudi variety. Powerful bouquet with a fruity aroma stemming from
red fruits, subtle notes of fine spices and a touch of vanilla.
Cava
The mix of Xinomavro grapes and Cabernet Sauvignon from Macedonia in northern Greece
give this wine a deep, red, and velvety texture. A very elegant wine with a long finish.
~ Organic Single International Varietal~
Organic Cabernet Sauvignon
A remarkable open nose with clean, refined, minty aromas, and sweet supple red berry fruits.
An expressive and attractive palate with pure concentrated fruit, spices and herbs and
warmth on the aftertaste.
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~ Super Premium~
Agioritiko Abaton
Deep red color with great intensity. Bold aromas of small dark fruits, spices and vanilla on the
nose. In the mouth dry, with well-structured tannins and a full body. Complex aromas of aging,
coffee and bitter chocolate accompany the fruity and spicy character. Aftertaste is long, complex
and impressive.
~ Rapsani from Mount Olympus ~
Rapsani
A seductive combination of sundried cherries, raspberry and blueberry mingles with the aromas
of olive paste, tomato and a whiff of vanilla. Deep ruby red color. Elegant, velvet-textured yet
vibrant palate with a lingering mellow finish. Xinomavro, Krassato and Stavroto varietals.
Rapsani Reserve
An earthy bowl of juicy blackberries and plums elegantly infused with spices, hints of leather and
liquorice. The intense deep purple color highlights the rich palate with firm tannins and balanced
acidity. Luscious aftertaste. Xinomavro, Krassato and Stavroto varietals.
Rapsani Grand Reserve
A virtual compote loaded with sweet aromas of kirsch and fruit cake infused with olives, liquorice
and spices. The dense purple color and the savouriness carries through onto a rich, full-bodied,
textural palate with leaving an opulent, voluptuous finish with a firm tannic structure. Xinomavro,
Krassato and Stavroto varietals.
~ Reserve Single Indigenous Varietals~
Nemea Reserve
A ruby red wine with a rich body, soft tannins and the characteristic red fruit aromas of the
variety (cherry, plum, fruits of the forest) and cloves. 100% Agiorgitiko varietal.
Naoussa Reserve
Lovely mature burgundy color. A delicious hint of black olives on a fruit driven nose. Soft and
mature fruit in the mid palate. Well-rounded tannins take all these flavors through to an excellent
finish of great length where flavors of dried dates abound. 100% Xinomavro.
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~ Metoxi from Mount Athos / Premium ~
Metoxi X Red
Its dark, explosive character is blended in absolute harmony with spices and complex fruit notes.
Composed of the indigenous varieties Limnio and Xinomavro combined with Cabernet
Sauvignon. Very long aftertaste and a high ageing potential.
Metoxi X White
Dry, fresh and complex wine bursting with aromas of ripe store fruits and a faint mineral
element. The palate us supple and elegant with a fine fruit concentration. combing the
indigenous grapes of Assyrtiko and Athiri with the international Sauvignon blanc.
Metoxi Chromitsa Red
Deep red colour, a harmony of spices on top of complex fruit notes. Intense and generous
presence of the Cabernet Sauvignon with a velvety texture that marks the Limnio. Impressive but
silky tannins and subtlety integrated barrique tones.
Metoxi Chromitsa White
Vivid yellow-gold in colour, pleasantly aromatic with an accent of tropical fruit flavours. A finely
structured wine, well-balanced, clean and crisp on the palate, lingering nicely on the finish.
Assyrtiko and Sauvignon Blanc varietals.
~ Agioritikos Traditional ~
Agioritikos Red
A raspberry-filled blend of Limnio and Cabernet Sauvignon, which floats violet and cranberry
notes over fresh brambly fruit.
Agioritikos White
A crystal clear wine, yellow gold with an attractive green hue, bursting with peach and green
apple. A harmoniously vivacious palate. Assyrtiko, Athiri and Roditis varietals.
Agioritikos Rosé
Deep pink color. Aromas reminiscent of strawberry and cherry. The same aromas manifested in
the mouth and contribute to the charming balance of rich and lively flavor. Limnio and
Xinomavro varietals.
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One Wine Varietal – One Wine
~ Mono ~
Range Wines by the Glass-Profit Building
Mono Athiri
Clear yellow with hints of green; a youthful wine, flowery, pleasantly aromatic with a crisp finish.
Mono Moschomavro
A red wine with a vivid crimson colour; its impressive aroma reveals cherry jam and red fruits of
the forest, leading to a playful palate bursting with fresh fruits.
Mono Moschofilero
Average lemon green color- elegant nose which highlights the aromas of citrus, yellow fruit and
white flower notes of the variety.
Mono Syrah
A dark ruby red wine, with intensive bouquet, velvety in texture, with lots of plum and blackberry
finishing flavours.
~ Imiglykos Semi-Sweet Greek Varietals ~
Imiglykos Naousa
A varietal, smooth wine pressed from Xinomavro grapes. This wine is aged for 12 months in oak
barrels and is shown in bright pink. The rich bouquet of the wine is determined by fruity notes. Its
balanced acidity structure blends well with balanced tannins.
Imiglykos Lemnos
Scent of citrus fruits in the background shape the flavor of this wine. Limnos varietal.
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Sweet Dessert Wines
Mavrodaphne
Deeply coloured, with a hint of brick red. Its fine bouquet harmoniously blends the spicy
aromas of plums with those of mocha and cocoa, accompanied by cinnamon and clove. A
round and generous wine, its velvety sweetness envelopes the palate and reveals its rich
aromatic character, with cocoa and a faint sense of vanilla. Full-bodied, well structured, with an
alluring finish.
Mavrodaphne Cellar Reserve 5-years
A highly distinctive elegant after dinner wine of great complexity. A deep chestnut colour and
exquisite bouquet marked by the aromas of dried raisins and figs with just a hint of coffee and
vanilla. On the palate, wonderful flavours of dried raisins, dates and figs, toasted beans and
spices. As it ages further, it will acquire an increased smoothness and its bouquet will become
more harmonious and complex. Full-bodied, well structured, lingering aromas, with an alluring
finish.
Moscato of Lemnos
A luminous golden-yellow wine, with a complex aroma, imbued with the impressive varietal
character of the Moscato grape. Hints of roses and orange blossom lead to a generous, full,
round palate, with an elegant and very pleasant sweetness, mounting to a long honeyed finish.
Samos
Famous and popular for centuries is the noble sweet Samos liqueur wine from the Aegean
island of Hippocrates, Samos. Typical Moscato with comb honey nuances in flavor and taste.
Concentrated baked apple, peach and spice flavors fill this buttery sweetie from Greece. Lemon
curd and vanilla cream accents linger on the rich finish.
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NICO LAZARIDI
King of Hearts
Economy / Super Saver
Ruby red color, aromas of red berries with a hint of sweet spices. Well-rounded with soft tannins
and pleasant finish. An excellent match for cooked dishes of Mediterranean cuisine. A blend of
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
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Queen of Hearts
Bright golden color with a gentle nose of white-flesh fruits and distinctive aromas of
spring flowers and refreshing aftertaste. An excellent match for cooked dishes of
Mediterranean cuisine. A blend of Assyrtiko, Roditis, and Moscato.
Value Added
Lion d’or Cabernet Sauvignon
Ruby red color and luscious aroma of berries, cherry and sweet spices. Well-rounded with soft
tannins and velvety finish. 100% single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon.
Lion d’or Chardonnay
Limpid golden-yellow color, fruity aromas of citrus, melon and pineapple. Rich and charming
body, well-balanced flavor with pleasant acidity. 100% single-varietal Chardonnay.
Signature Collection
Black Sheep Syrah
Vivid ruby red color with purple highlights. Intense aromas of cherry, violet and plum, wrapped
up in a velvety texture with a pleasant aftertaste. The high quality grapes combined with
different vinification techniques offer a more youthful and fruity character. 100% single-varietal
Syrah.
Black Sheep Sauvignon
Bright clear gold color with green highlights. Typical aromas of freshly cut grass rounded by
aromas of lime together with jasmine. A rich, refreshing and exquisitely balanced taste. A blend
of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.
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NICO LAZARIDI
Premium
Château Red
Deep, ruby red color. With a pleasant nose of red berries and aromas of mocha and violet which
is feature of Drama’s biodiversity. Well structured wine with elegant and delicious tannins and a
long aftertaste of sugared fruits and mint. This fruity and spicy blend is the result of twelve
months aging in oak barrels. A Bordeaux blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Château White
Bright color with intense green and yellow highlights with delicate, intense aromas of whiteflesh summer fruits. Impressive in the mouth with a distinctive pleasant acidity and pure, fruity
long-lasting aftertaste. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Ugni Blanc, and Moscato.
Château Rose
Electric pink color with violet hues. With a pleasant nose of grapefruit, strawberry and
marzipan. Freshness and vividness in the mouth with delicious, juicy fruit. Gentle with a long
caramel aftertaste. 100% single-varietal Grenache Rouge.
Merlot
Intense ruby color and a nose of ripe wild cherry, wild blackberries and sweet spices with hints
of mocha. Noble, substantial in the mouth with velvety finish. 100% single-varietal Merlot.
Merlot F
Bright Ruby Color with purple highlights. An intricate nose of intense fresh red
berries, cherry, Ruse berry, and pomegranate aromas accompanied by fig and
gooseberry. Impressive in the mouth with a crispy acidity, smooth tannis, and a
pleasant aftertaste. A blend of Merlot and Grenache Rouge.
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NICO LAZARIDI
Super Premium
Perpetuus Red
Intense ruby red color. The vigorous aromas of small red forest fruits and violet, in perfect
harmony with the aromas of the barrel. An intense, strong body, gentle and complex with
lingering finish of chocolate. A blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Perpetuus White
Bright gold color with green iridescence. Aromas of ripe, white-flesh fruits with notes of
honey and acacia. Rich and complex body with a pleasant, sour finish. This wine is a rare
example of the Greek vineyard. 100% single-varietal Semillon.
Ultra Premium
Magic Mountain Red
Intense, deep red color. Rich and well structured palate with aromas of red forest fruit in a
perfect combination of spices, which blend with the aromas of the barrel. A noble, dense and
complete wine with rich character, delightful complexity and ripe tannins. A blend of
Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
Magic Mountain White
Shiny golden yellow color. A nose of white blossom, citrus fruits and freshly cut grass. Wine
with impressive body. Striking with variations of melon, papaya and passion fruit. 100%
single-varietal Sauvignon Blanc.
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Ktima Papaioannou
Ultra Premium
Microclima by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate
Chosen from the best Agiorgitiko vines, a robust, dark-colored wine, rich in noble tannins and
with an intense presence of varietal aromas and bouquet. Can be enjoyed over the next 10 years
or more.
Terroir by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate
From the best vines of Agiorgitiko, produced with care, love, and dedication. Robust, darkcolored wine, rich in noble tannins and with an intense presence of varietal aromas and bouquet.
Premium Single Varietals
Old Vines by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate
From the oldest vines of Agiorgitiko, this robust, dark-colored wine is rich in noble tannins and has an
intense presence of varietal aromas and bouquet. Can be enjoyed over the next 10 years or more.
Estate Papaioannou by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate
From Agiorgitiko selected grapes, a colorful, full-bodied wine with noble tannins and varietal aromas.
Recommended for long lasting ageing.
Pinot Noir by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate
Smooth and fleshy texture, with an excellent fruit complexity of ripe plum, black cherry, and spice. Rich
and elegant. From Pinot Noir grapes.
Aristocracy Sauvignon Blanc by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate
From Sauvignon blanc grapes, this white wine of excellent quality offers amazing aromas of passion fruit,
honey, melon, and ripe figs with a crisp of acidity.
St. Elias Assyrtiko by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate
A white wine with a flavor of yellow fruits and lemon, and a powerful, well-balanced taste. Vinified
under the care and with the expertise of Thanassis and George Papaioannou.
Chardonnay by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate
Rich flavor of yellow fruit and powerful full-bodied taste. A pure expression of the Chardonnay grape in
this dry wine of excellent quality.
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Chardonnay Fumé by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate
Deep golden yellow. Excellent viscosity. Elegant nose of cedar, underlayed with ripe tropical fruits like
lychee, papaya and rich butter. Attractive soft palate with some butterscotch and fennel-seed. Velvety
texture and pleasing, long lasting finish
Single Varietal / Value Economy
Cabernet Sauvignon by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate
Forward fruit on the palate, attractive, tea leaf tannins in the aftertaste and spicy oak accent give a rich
and well balanced Cabernet Sauvignon.
St. George Agiorgitiko by Papaioannou Vineyard Estate
The intense aromas of cherry and mulberry characterize it. It has velvet tannins and excellent balance.
Estate Papaioannou
Location: Xirocambos (400m.), Ai Lia Dosara, The Column of Hercules,
Ancient Nemea, Paries, Gephiraki, Provesta, Valtetsi.
High quality. Hand selected processes. Limited production.
Vinted and Vinified by Thanassis and George Papaioannou
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∼ Economy / Value Added / Profit Builder ∼
By the glass
Erythros Red
A delicious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, this deep
purpled wine is complex, with attractive aromas of plums and blackcurrants which
dominate on an elegant oaky background. Harmonious and balanced with lively
tannins and long fruity finish.
Lefkos White
A delicious blend of Sauvignon Blanc with two charismatic Greek native varieties:
Malagousia and Robola. Vibrant lemon peel and grapefruit aromas mingle with
enticing floral nuances.
∼ Ultra Premium ∼
By the bottle
Kapnias Cabernet Sauvignon
An impressively concentrated, powerful Cabernet Sauvignon combining complexity
with class. It is intensely concentrated flavors of black currant, dark cherries, cassis and
complex hints of cedar and tobacco.
Kapnias Chardonnay
A charming barrel-aged Chardonnay with a multilevel aromatic profile dominated by
the gentle presence of wood. Rich and luscious with concentrated flavours, excellent
density, creamy texture and impressive, lengthy finish.
Merlot
An attractive, beautifully structured Merlot with sophisticated character.
Complex aromas of black cherry, plum and chocolate harmoniously combined with
hints of vanilla and delicate impressions of spicy oak. Smooth and refined.
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∼ Premium / Single Varietal ∼
Chardonnay
A fresh, crisp, fruit-driven Chardonnay with subtle oak nuances. This lightly oaked
Chardonnay, offers a pleasing blend of citrus notes, white peach, tropical fruit along
with the subtle scent of honey and vanilla.
Sauvignon Blanc
A single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc with an exuberant personality. Crisp and lively
displaying vibrant citrus, green apple and tropical fruit character.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep, dense and concentrated with expressive aromas of blackberry, currants, black
plum and a hint of freshly cured tobacco.
Merlot-Merlot
Merlot with vibrant fruit character. Bright, ripe black cherry, raspberry and plum
aromas combined with subtle notes of mocha. Pleasantly soft and juicy.
Syrah
A generous, richly flavored Syrah which combines complexity and depth with grace and
fineness. It’s dense nose reveal blackberry, dark plum and blueberry aromas with
distinctive scents of spice and licorice.
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Vinified at the agricultural city of
Farsala, this smooth and fresh
white wine offers a crisp of acidity
along with distinctive aroma of
spring flowers. It is the first Greek
wine 100% single-varietal
Riesling.
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“Notes the past
Bostrychos shape
The juice bouquets
Scarlet faces
Heal botrys
Ahead
Blonde feelings”
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SANTORINI
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Coming from the Estate
Vineyards of Spyros
Hatziyiannis, Santorini
is a concentration of
100% Single-Greek
Varietal of Assyrtiko.
• Award winning
reviews.
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Red Premium International Varietals
Cabernet Sauvignon ∼ Merlot
Dark red colour retaining all its intensity. Complex nose of fruity, vegetal, spicy and
oaky aroma characters revealing it's long-lasting maturation in casks and bottle.
Merlot
The nose is dominated by an intense bouquet of fruity and floral characters followed
by scents of chocolate, smoke and vanilla. A full-bodied wine with good balance and
an exceptionally increased ageing potential.
Syrah
Deep purple colour with violet sheens in its early years. Rich and tasteful in the
mouth, with lively but velvety tannins contributing to an exceptionally pleasing
structure and increased ageing potential.
White Premium International Varietals
Chardonnay
Bright, yellow-straw colour. Beautifully evolved nose of stone, tropical and citric fruits
combined with barrel-fermented characters. A wine with a sufficient ageing potential.
Sauvignon Blanc
Bright yellow-green colour. Intense and complex nose of vegetal aromas combined
with fruity characters. Fresh, well-balanced palate with a persisting fruity aftertaste.
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Italian Varietals from Greece
∼Premium Wines ∼
Nebbiolo
The variety keeps the light color, character wild cherry and plum and high acidity in
combination with the 'pousarismenes' tannins give the wine a compact-tight
structure
Primitivo
Ruby/burgundy in colour. Concentrated aromas of spices and red fruits together with
the sweet characters of the French oak A lively, complex and age worthy wine.
Sangiovese
Deep red in colour. The aromas are a combination of fruity and floral characters. A
medium to full-bodied wine with lively acidity, firm tannins. An example of an Italian
quality variety well-adapted in the microclimate of a Greek region.
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The mountain Olympus top, home
of the Hellenic Pantheon, stands
imposing and imperial.
From there comes the
“Nectar of the Olympian Gods”.
Red dry wine from
Xinomavro, Krassato
and Stavroto
varietals.
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Tsantali 2009 Rapsani Grand Reserve
Designation: Reserve
Varietal: Xinomavro, Krassato, and
Stavroto
Appellation: Rapsani
Winery: Tsantali
Produced from indigenous red varieties grown on
the slopes of Mt. Olympus, the Rapsani Grand
Reserve starts with voluptuous aromas of
blackberry, spice box and liquorice, offering fullbodied flavors of black fruit and olive on the palate.
The fruit is well balanced by a spice and mineral
backbone. A very good red for lamb, dried meats or
stews.
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Tsantali 2010 Rapsani Reserve
Designation: Reserve
Varietal: Xinomavro, Krassato, and
Stavroto
Appellation: Rapsani
Winery: Tsantali
This appealing red starts with a nose bursting with
exotic tobacco, cocoa and red berries, followed by a
juicy palate of black fruit, cocoa and sweet smoke.
The oak is obvious here, offering vanilla and spicy
notes, but the round fruit character keeps the wine in
check. Elegant and fun.
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Tsantali 2005 Rapsani Reserve
Designation: Rapsani Reserve
Varietal: Xinomavro, Krassato, and
Stavroto Appellation: Halkidiki
Winery: Tsantali
The Rapsani Reserve starts with aromas of bitter
cocoa, leather and tobacco, leading into savory sips
of plum, chocolate, pepper and cinnamon. Intense
and assertive, this wine will offer more generous
black fruit as it ages. A serious wine that pairs with
robust meat dishes.
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Tsantali 1998 Rapsani Reserve
Designation: Rapsani Reserve
Varietal: Xinomavro, Krassato, and
Stavroto
Appellation: Rapsani
Winery: Tsantali
This light- to medium-weight wine exhibits fine
complexity, blending earth, tobacco, mint and red
berries on the nose, then adding in hints of vanilla
and orange peel on the long, layered finish.
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Tsantali 1995 Rapsani Reserve
Designation: Rapsani Reserve
Varietal: Xinomavro, Krassato, and
Stavroto
Appellation: Rapsani
Winery: Tsantali
This forceful, tannic wine appears to be still on the
upswing. Meaty scents and flavors akin to beef stew,
and dark fruit notes of plum and cassis all suggest
it’s best served as a companion to hearty dishes.
Earth, leather, coffee and bitter chocolate notes
round out the medium-length finish.
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Tsantali 2012 Rapsani Red
Designation: Rapsani
Varietal: Xinomavro, Krassato, and
Stavroto Appellation: Halkidiki,
Greece
Winery: Tsantali
The nose of this iconic red from Tsantali exhibits
black currant, violet and pepper aromas, followed
by cheerful but elegant flavors of red and black
berries, spice and a lively acidity. Food-friendly with
lots of character, the wine will pair well with red
meat, heartier fare.
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Tsantali 2006 Naoussa Reserve
Designation: Naoussa
Varietal: Xinomavro
Appellation: Naoussa
Winery: Tsantali
A blend of Xinomavro and the native grapes
Krassato and Stavroto, this is an elegant wine
showcasing aromas and flavors of plum, cherry,
tobacco and violet. Mineral and coffee notes add to
the poised character.
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Tsantali 1997 Naoussa Reserve
Designation: Reserve
Varietal: Xinomavro
Appellation: Naoussa
Winery: Tsantali
Unabashedly modern, with supple tannins that
impart a creamy mouthfeel to the cherry fruit, all
wrapped in an oaky cocoon of toast, chocolate and
vanilla.
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Tsantali 2003 Naoussa Reserve
Designation: Reserve
Varietal: Xinomavro
Appellation: Naoussa
Winery: Tsantali
A fine example of how integrated the Xinomavro
grape can be. Earthy, Mediterranean nosings of
eucalyptus, olive and clove lead into balanced,
simply attractive flavors of spice and fruit that are
robust but refined. A great choice for a spiced meat
entree—think grilled lamb kebabs. Tannic but
smooth.
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Tsantali 2009 Naoussa Red
Varietal: Xinomavro
Appellation: Naoussa
Winery: Tsantali
Cinnamon, pepper and cedar lead on this elegant
red. Flavors of toasted nut, smoke, and cocoa follow
in a pert, clean wave. Pair with lamb, smoked meat
or robust cheese.
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Tsantali 2003 Naoussa Red
Varietal: Xinomavro
Appellation: Naoussa
Winery: Tsantali
A meaty nose muddled by aromas of leather, sweat
and coffee introduces a wine with dark, solid
tannins and black fruit flavors. But the fruit is sweet
and the palate smooth.
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Tsantali 2007 Metoxi X Red
Designation: Metoxi X
Varietal: Xinomavro, Limnio, and
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Mount Athos
Winery: Tsantali
Black cherry, cigarbox, pepper and mocha give this
vclvety red class. Sultry, integrated and unfolding,
the wine offers additional warming spice, cinnamon
and chocolate on the palate. Mellow black fruits
and a delicious cinnamon finish seal the deal.
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Tsantali 2001 Metoxi Chromitsa Red
Designation: Metoxi
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon and Limnio
Appellation: Mount Athos
Winery: Tsantali
Dark earth, graham cracker and plush purple fruit
aromas introduce a wealth of blueberry and black
plum flavors wrapped in oaky spice. The wine is
smooth from eight months in new French oak,
though the oak could not fully tame such ripe,
heavy tannins. Can be drunk over the next decade.
A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40%
Limnio.
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Tsantali 2008 Metoxi Red
Designation: Metoxi
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
and Limnio
Appellation: Mount Athos
Winery: Tsantali
This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and the
indigenous Limnio shows the great improvement in
Greek winemaking over recent years. While the '96
version is thinning out a bit, yet stubbornly tannic,
this '99 is round and supple, packed with plum,
black cherry and vanilla flavors and finishes long.
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Tsantali 2010 Metoxi X White
Designation: Metoxi X
Varietal: Assyrtiko, Athiri, and Sauvignon
Blanc
Appellation: Mount Athos
Winery: Tsantali
This complex and exotic white offers aromas and
flavors of lemon citrus as well as pears, melon and
passion fruit. Refreshing and spicy, it has weight but
is extremely food friendly. Pair with grilled fish,
salads.
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Tsantali 2011 Metoxi Chromitsa X White
Designation: Metoxi Chromitsa X Single
Vineyard Varietal: Assyrtiko, Athiri, and
Sauvignon Blanc Appellation: Agioritikos
Winery: Tsantali
Candied lemon and lush tropical fruits start this
Assyrtiko, Athiri blend from an established producer
in northern Greece. Fresh, fun and slightly sweet on
the palate, the wine has a softer, more feminine
touch than many Greek whites. Great with lighter
fare like salads and grilled seafood.
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Tsantali 2009 Metoxi X Red
Designation: Metoxi X Single Vineyard
Varietal: Xinomavro-Limnio-Cabernet
Sauvignon Appellation: Mount Athos
Winery: Tsantali
Allspice, violet and plucky red berry aromas lead
this Xinomavro-Limnio-Cabernet blend. Flavors of
plum, leather, cinnamon and pepper are balanced
and subtle. A good everyday bottle that will pair
well with burgers, steak and mushroom dishes.
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Tsantali 2009 Nemea Reserve
Designation: Reserve
Varietal: Agiorgitiko
Appellation: Nemea
Winery: Tsantali
Agiorgitiko, famed in Nemea and popular for its soft,
fragrant red berry character, is represented well in
this balanced, flavorful wine. A nose of wooded
spice, pepper and Mediterranean herbs is followed
by waves of soft tannis, red fruit, spice and a touch
of smoke. Pair with steak, grilled lamb, or cheeses.
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Tsantali 2009 Nemea Red
Varietal: Agiorgitiko
Appellation: Nemea
Winery: Tsantali
This wine has a savory overall character, with clove,
cinnamon and plum on the nose and espresso, red
fruit and leather on the palate. A balanced spin of
minerals gives it lift. Pair with roast lamb or poultry.
A great deal and a good wine.
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Tsantali 2011 Maronia Mavroudi
Designation: Maronia Vineyard
Varietal: Mavroudi
Appellation: Thraki
Winery: Tsantali
This 100% Mavroudi, has an expressive, red-fruit
nose with warm hints of vanilla and smoky spice.
Grown in northeastern Greece on an ancient site
overlooking the Aegean Sea, this is smooth and
velvety with rich, spicy flavors and a lingering finish.
Its texture and complexity lends it to pairings with
more opulent dishes like rack of lamb and beef
stew, but alternately, consider its Mediterranean
roots and sip alongside a plate of spicy black olives
or a Greek salad.
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Tsantali 2012 Halkidiki Red
Designation: Limnio-Merlot
Varietal: Limnio and Merlot
Appellation: Halkidiki
Winery: Tsantali
Red cherry, vanilla, spicebox and a touch of flowers
leads the nose on this poised Merlot/Limnio blend.
On the palate, the wine is elegant and laced with
clove, mushroom and bright berry flavors.
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Tsantali 2007 Halkidiki Red
Designation: Cava Tsantali
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon and
Xinomavro
Appellation: Halkidiki
Kava is a Greek classification that may be applied to
red wines that have aged at least one year in barrel
and two additional years prior to release—that’s the
derivation of this wine’s name. As you might expect,
this is a mature wine, with leather, tobacco and
earth nuances wrapped around a core of dried fruit
and molasses.
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Tsantali NV Mavrodaphne Cellar
Reserve 5-year
Designation: Tsantali Reserve
Mavrodaphne 5-year
Varietal: Mavrodaphne
Appellation: Mavrodaphne of
Patras
This oak-aged, Port-like red has a round character of
vanilla and coffee paired with sweet spice. Its
balance of smoky/sweet flavors are exotic and
thought-provoking and beg for aging.
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Tsantali 2010 Organic Cabernet
Sauvignon
Designation: Organics
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Halkidiki
Winery: Tsantali
As with the previous year’s bottling, this wine is
shut down with tannins and toasty oak. Dark and
polished, with flavors of black fruits, coffee and
spice trying to emerge, the wine’s nose gives it away
as an ager, offering damp earth, later transforming
to coffee, spice and rich, dark fruit.
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Tsantali 2012 Kanenas White
Designation: Kanenas Maronia
Vineyards
Varietal: Muscat of Alexandria and
Chardonnay
Appellation: Ismarikos
Winery: Tsantali
A lovely, aromatic nose of flowers, fresh white fruits
and citrus leads this delicate white. Crisp acidity and
a touch of richness give the wine both complexity
and a food-friendly edge. Pair with richer seafood
dishes or enjoy this one alone.
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Tsantali 2010 Kanenas Red
Designation: Kanenas Maronia
Vineyards
Varietal: Mavroudi and Syrah
Appellation: Ismarikos
Winery: Tsantali
A perfumed nose of violet, dark chocolate, cassis,
violets and red berry give this red a seductive start.
On the palate, like flavors with a touch of bitter
cocoa and smoke are earthy and exotic. A solid
everyday red with indigenous appeal, and a great
match for pasta with red sauces, pizza or grilled
meats.
Tsantali 2013 Mono Athiri
Designation: Athiri
Varietal: Athiri
Appellation: Vin de Pays de Macédoine
Winery: Tsantali
Another light-bodied, seafood white, Athiri is most
often blended with Assyrtiko. In this stand-alone
version, you get hints of pear and citrus on the
nose, then lime zest dusted with minerals on the
finish.
Tsantali 2013 Mono Moschofilero
Designation: Mono
Varietal: Moschofilero
Appellation: Peloponnese
Winery: Tsantali
An herbaceous undercurrent gives this fresh white
character. Along with a touch of mint and fresh
herb, there’s a wave of floral aroma. On the palate,
it’s fruity and feminine. A fun everyday white.
Tsantali 2009 Abaton Red
Designation: Agioritiko Abaton
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon and Limnio
Appellation: Halkidiki
Winery: Tsantali
This is an exuberant but elegant Agiorgitiko, with its
big berry nose and pretty, rounded fruit flavors. It’s
mild overall, making it suitable for pairing with
diverse dishes, but has a solid structure and spice
that gives it extra character. A balanced but
distinctive red.
SANTORINI
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Hatziyiannis Santorini 2013 Assyrtiko
Designation: Hatziyiannis
Varietal: Assyrtiko
Appellation: Santorini
Winery: Santo Wines
This is a luscious wine but has an elegant balance,
thanks to the mineral undercurrent so typical in
Greek wines. On the nose, toast, vanilla and smoke
lead, while flavors of apple, peach and flower
follow. Soft and generous in style, but finishes clean.
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Hatziyiannis Santorini 2011
Varietal: Assyrtiko
Appellation: Santorini
Winery: Hatziyiannis
A trio of elegant whites comprises this blend from
the island of Santorini, and each lends a unique
facet that is authentically Greek. On the nose, clean,
friendly citrus flavors reign, with an appealing touch
of sweet fruit, minerals and spice adding dimension.
On the palate, the wine offers fresh but rounded
flavors that linger but leave it refreshed. Overall, an
intriguing, food-friendly sip.
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Spyros Hatziyiannis 2010 White (Cyclades)
Varietal: Assyrtiko
Appellation: Cyclades
Winery: Spyros Hatziyiannis
Anise, pear and mineral aromas and flavors imbue
this wine with a fine degree of complexity. It’s also
richer than most of the whites from Santorini, yet it
still retains a refreshing bite on its tart, minerally
finish.
Ktima Papaioannou
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Papaioannou 2005 Microclima
Designation: Microclima
Varietal: Agiorgitiko, Greek Red
Appellation: Nemea
Winery: Papaioannou
This is a delicious example of what Agiorgitiko
should be—complex but delicate, fresh but full of
flavor. The nose starts with vibrant cassis, cherry
and plum aromas, followed by flavors of
blackcurrant, pepper, cherry and cinnamon that are
rounded and layered. The wine ends with a lively
mineral spin.
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Papaioannou 2013 St. Elias
Designation: St. Elias
Varietal: Assyrtiko
Appellation: Corinth
Winery: Papaioannou
Elegant and fresh, with a touch of light lemon rind
and lime zest. Lots of balance and character. Lemon
preserve and melon aromas are followed by peach
and tropical fruit flavors, all balanced with telltale
Greek acidity. Balanced and well made, and a good
pairing with fruit, salads and seafood.
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Papaioannou 2004 Terroir
“St. George”
Designation: Terroir
Varietal: Agiorgitiko, St. George
Appellation: Nemea
Winery: Papaioannou
Savory, smoked meat and clove aromas give this
lively Agiorgitiko soul. Flavors of leather, smoke,
spice and red berry are balanced and clean. A
masculine pour that will pair well with dried meats,
steak and burgers.
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Papaioannou 2006 “Old Vines”
Designation: Old Vines Single
Vineyard
Varietal: Agiorgitiko
Appellation: Nemea
Winery: Papaioannou
Elegant, but with some muscle .This single-vineyard
Agiorgitiko has an earthy olive nose and smooth,
integrated flavors of red berry, herbs and spice. Soft
but structured tannins and a spin of spice on the
finish recommend it for heartier dishes, but it’s
good enough to savor on its own..
Fresh and friendly but substantive, this wine can
age.
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Papaioannou 2013 Saint George
Designation: Saint George
Varietal: Agiorgitiko
Appellation: Peloponnese
Winery: Papaioannou
Tart cherry and pepper aromas are followed by an
earthy, masculine combination of flavors in this
wine. Toasted nut, aged leather and spice box
flavors speak to its native terroir. An affordable wine
with good Greek character.
NICO LAZARIDI
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Nico Lazaridi 2012 Magic Mountain
White
Designation: Magic Mountain
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation: Drama
Winery: Nico Lazaridi
Nice Greek Sauvignon showing melon, apple and
peach aromas more than piquant citrus. Offers fine
balance, with the acidity propping up apple,
honeydew and peach flavors. Fairly chewy and
round, with a finish that’s slightly warm but
satisfying. Could be nice with a salad of tomatoes
and feta followed by grilled whole fish. Imported by
Fantis Imports, Inc.
Nico Lazaridi 2012 Lion d'Or Red
Designation: Lion d'Or
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Greece
Winery: Nico Lazaridi
The nose starts a bit funky and earthy, but clears to
reveal scents of blueberry pie and grape jelly. Full in
the mouth, it has a soft, smooth feel with acidity to
give it a lift. The blueberry compote flavors are a bit
hidden by heavy tannins, but drink this with a steak
or rack of lamb and watch the tannins melt away.
Nico Lazaridi 2001 Moushk Muscat
d'Alexandrie
Designation: Moushk
Varietal: Muscat d'Alexandrie
Appellation: Drama
Winery: Nico Lazaridi
Nico Lazaridi 2010 Merlot
Varietal: Merlot
Appellation: Drama
Winery: Nico Lazaridi
An earthy but slightly sweet nose leads into flavors
of meat, clove and dark fruit in this beautifully
colored, well-balanced Merlot. The structure is good
and the finish lingers with lush fruit.
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Hatzimichalis 2008 Kapnias
Designation: Kapnias Vineyard
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Atalanti Valley
Winery: Hatzimichalis
Aromas of red fruit, vanilla and cigarbox start this
Cabernet Sauvignon from Greece. Its flavors are rich
but balanced—cinnamon, cedar, cherry and savory
spice—and the wine finishes clean and dry. Elegant
with ageable potential.
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Karipidis 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Thessalikos, Greece
Winery: Karipidis
You could easily get lost in this wine’s bouquet:
plenty of new, spicy oak, scents of plum and
blackberry pie, later picking up anise and coffee. On
the palate, a streak of acidity is followed by soft, dry
tannins, making way for more blackberry and anise.
This wine has a lot of depth, and the firm tannins
and solid acidity imply this could last for at least a
decade, but it’s very enjoyable now.
Robola Cooperative of Cephalonia
2013
Varietal: Robola
Appellation: Cephalonia
Winery: Robola Cooperative of
Cephalonia
Faint scents of rainwater and rock dust mark the
nose, while the palate is assertively tart and lemony.
This is a lean, acidic wine best suited for washing
down oily or fried foods.
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