PANOS SARRIS Panochori 2023

This white wine comes from a low-yielding family vineyard, planted entirely with the indigenous Robola grape variety and grown primarily on the island of Kefalonia . The grapes come from a low-yielding, pre-phylloxera vineyard planted in 1960 on 0.8 hectares and located in the village of Panochori. The terroir, characterized by intense sunshine, limestone soils and a sea breeze, influences the unique style of this wine. The well-drained soil with gravel helps absorb heat and reflect it at night. The harvest is carried out manually. After destemming and crushing the grapes, the wine undergoes gentle pressing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks and aging for 6 months. This wine reveals notes of candied lemon, citron, yellow peach, apricot, orange peel, smoked stone and dried flowers. On the palate, it is round and full-bodied but perfectly balanced by the minerality of the terroir. The finish is persistent and saline.

Long known as small table wines, notably with Retsina, a white wine infused with pine resin, Greek wines have increased in quality over the last 20 years. The history of wine is as old as that of Greece. More than 3000 years ago, traces of the oldest grape presses in the world were found on the island of Crete.



After stagnation throughout the 20th century, Greek wines experienced a dazzling improvement from a quality point of view thanks to the country's entry into the European Union, the training of young oenologists in very good European schools and particular attention to international demand. She does not want to take the easy route by using mainly great French grape varieties such as Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon which would greatly facilitate export. Nowadays, Greece wants to continue to cultivate and introduce its ancient grape varieties, which number around 300 in the territory.



The very first thing to understand is that Greece is much more diverse in terms of climate than most people think. The country clearly has everything from arid Mediterranean islands to humid, mountainous pine forests that receive snowfall in winter. With such a diverse climate, you can expect Greek wines to be very varied as well. So, one of the best ways to get an idea of ​​Greek wine is to divide the country into four overall wine-growing zones based on their climate: Northern Greece (humid climate), Aegean Islands (arid climate). ), Central Greece and Southern Greece (Mediterranean climate). The potential and reputation are greatly underestimated today in the eyes of the general public, which may bring pleasant surprises!