Gaia Wines Ammonite Santorini Assyrtiko 2023

Southern Greece, encompassing regions such as the Peloponnese and Crete, is renowned for its rich winemaking heritage and diverse wines. Benefiting from a Mediterranean climate with hot, sunny summers and mild winters, along with varied soils, it is ideal for viticulture. The Peloponnese is known for its robust reds, particularly from the Agiorgitiko grape, which offers rich, fruity flavours and velvety tannins, and Mavrodaphne, known for its rich, sweet reds. Crete, with its ancient winemaking traditions, excels in producing aromatic whites from the indigenous Vilana and robust reds from Liatiko. It also produces unique dessert wines, such as the sweet Muscat of Samos. Southern Greece combines traditional winemaking techniques with diverse grape varieties, offering a captivating wine experience with distinct and high-quality Greek wines.