On the eastern slopes of the White Mountains, at an altitude of over 800 meters, the majestic 120+ year old vines seemed to be waiting for someone to come and breathe new life into them. Emilios Andreou's quest and his passion for Kotsifali, which for him is the great red grape of the Cretan vineyard, led him to this mountainous part of the island to...
Santalo is not just a wine from a special vineyard; it is also a unique vineyard at an altitude of 830m, where many different varieties are planted (field blend), as was traditionally the case in old vineyards. From this small plot, the Kotsifalia grapes for Santalos are separated from the other varieties and vinified 100% whole bunch, with the entire...
Aori means "mountain" in the local dialect and this is the name chosen by Aimilios Andrey for his project, indicating the search and revival of mountain vineyards in the White Mountains of Chania. The Muscat Spinas he produces is vinified in anodised tanks using neutral cultured yeasts and the brief contact with the lees helps the wine to build complexity...
