The Jura region remains faithful to its traditions, producing wines that delight connoisseurs, with their oxidative character being their main feature. Tissot's Savagnin Sous Voilé is an extremely interesting wine, with mild oxidation, aged for 32 months in 228-liter barrels without complete filling and always with Tissot's philosophy of minimal...
The stunning field blend vineyards are located in the tiny isolated village of Santa Ovaia (where the winery is located) and harbour classic Portuguese "values" such as Fernão Pires, Bical, Malvasia-Fina and Encruzado among other varieties. The 500m altitude and the 45-65 year old vines on granitic soils give the wine both freshness and depth. The...
Stylish and extremely complex on the nose, notes of ripe lemon and citrus jam, freshness of mint and pompous mineral character along with tobacco. On the palate there is the classic - a la Chablis - rigour but with dense texture and depth of fruit, in a yin-yang type of interconnection that leads to perfect balance. The tensions on the palate testify to...
The Valpolicella Classico of the Monte Dall'Ora winery is the perfect example of a red wine belonging to the so-called summer genre. The purity of the aromas of rose, mint, ripe strawberry and red cherry bring to mind more of a refreshing summer juice. The fine textured - so-so - tannins on the palate provide the dose of seriousness that even a cool...
Kapnistos is the embodiment of the true vigneron with a French “touch.” The organic vineyard and the dedication of Kostis and Maria to the family winery, with its deep viticultural tradition, produce not only exceptional Xinomavros, but also this special white wine, which has gained a cult following. The wine is complex, full-bodied, and multidimensional,...
At a time when everything is sold and bought, even in Naoussa, the only way to decide to buy a new vineyard is not because it is for sale, but because it is a piece of land where he wants to spend every afternoon. The same applies to his decision to cultivate Merlot, a non-traditional variety in Naoussa. And his preference for this grape is reflected in...
On the hill of Paliochalia, in the central-southern part of the zone, the estate's privately owned old vines have been cultivated organically since 1996. The wine is of astonishing complexity, although it takes years to develop its full potential. It matures for about 12 months in French oak barrels and is bottled unfiltered to preserve its flavor...
Few winemakers today take such a focused approach. Limited labels, small production, and an unwavering attention to detail and quality are the hallmarks of Kostis Dalamaras. In Thóos, Assyrtiko dominates the blend, sourced from grapes harvested at different stages of ripeness to bring complexity to the wine. The Preknadi, on the other hand, comes from a...
The nose is rich and hedonistic, with the typical “signature” of Xinomavro in full display. On the palate, however, the experience gains more tension: the variety’s characteristic “bite” is present, though not sharp — more of a reminder of its true identity. Neither rustic nor modern, the wine strikes a flawless balance between fruit and structure. A...
Melissaki, whose name derives from its honeyed aromas, was rescued from the slopes of Psiloritis and is cultivated in the Geroditis vineyard of the estate at an altitude of 480m. Vinification takes place in contact with the skins for one month in 400-liter first and second-use barrels and with yeasts isolated from this particular vineyard. The wine is not...
