We don't believe there is any other wine that could better express Yiannis Oikonomou's aesthetic of what he defines as a great wine. Antigone takes you on a unique journey into a world where perfection is defined by concepts such as authenticity and truth. An important terroir, defined here by the great Liatiko grape and the old pre-phylloxera vineyards,...
The play that Economou is making with oxygen is amazing. The wine artfully straddles oxidation, which has taken it to unique limits of complexity. The barrel is beautifully digested giving sweetness to the aromas, accompanied by nuts, memories of earthy notes and honey. Complexity, tensions, length in the mouth hit the red. The flavors in the mouth build...
Yiannis Oikonomou releases almost simultaneously two different vintages of Assyrtiko — two exceptional wines of equal quality but entirely distinct style. Among them, the 2016 stands out with its deep golden hue and its impressive aromatic evolution, dominated by complex oxidative notes, without a trace of the petrol character often found in aged...
