RED WINE - Greece

Ktima Gaia was launched in 1994 by agronomist Leon Karatsalos and oenologist Yiannis Paraskevopoulos and has since produced many ground-breaking wines that have defined the current styles. Establishing their Nemea winery in 1997 closely followed by their Santorini facility in 2001, has allowed Leon and Yannis to work fastidiously at their craft and Gaia has grown to become one of the worlds great wine Estates.

The Monogrpah label looks to provide great value Greek wines without some of the fuss and pomp from more expensive bottling and that don't necessarily translate to better wine.

Here the 100% agioritiko is left to shine unencumbered by heavy oak to trick it up. A slightly broody nose leads into a dark fruit, dried plumb and savoury palate. Agioritiko can often come off as heavy and imposing but here its full of crunch and energy. Firm tannins ply the back palate but there is plenty of dark fruit to take it on. Nicely focused and the perfect intro to Greek wines.

From estate fruit and 40 year old vineyards in the semi-mountainous commune Kousi in Nemea at an altitude of 450-550 m with an intense slope # 15% & N-S.W direction. A great starting point for those trying Greek reds for the first time. A soft and supple wine with earthy dark fruits. Plush and ripe with a nice ripple of tannin and acidity providing support to the warm, sunny fruit.

A blend of around 60% limnio, 20% mavroudi and 20% mavrotragano, aged for approx. 12 months in French barriques with half new. Powerful and rich but backed by a web of firm tannins that pin all the fruit in nicely and melt away into the thicket of ripe fruit. No shrinking violet by any means but put together really nicely overall. Spicy, peppery and velvety fruit throughout.

From vineyards in Tyrnavos, Paleomylos and Kampilaga and from younger vines averaging 20 - 22 years old. Biodynamically certified and fermented in large 3000L & 5000L then transferred to smaller barrels to age. This is soft and easy with a pinot-esk profile and tart red berry fruit to the fore. A nice little leather edging to the bright red fruits and some soft but puckery tannins give it some structure and interest. Cool little wine.

A fresh and steely red with light plum and terracotta aromas and flavors. Sleek palate. Firm and crisp finish. Drink now. JAMES SUCKLING

High-elevation vineyards in Fytia (400–700 m). Very rocky granite and schist soils. Eight months in 5-tonne wooden vats. Really burgundian on the nose, fresh and red-fruited, scented. Super-high-acid freshness. Burgundian on the palate, too: so fragrant and fine-boned even though it is tannic. Dry and extremely refined. Fabulous wine. JANCISROBINSON.COM

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More product information will be added here soon! In the meantime, if you do have any questions at all about this product or others in our store, you can contact us by phone or email. Our friendly and experienced team are always happy to assist - we love drinking, selling, talking about and being in and around wine!

More product information will be added here soon! In the meantime, if you do have any questions at all about this product or others in our store, you can contact us by phone or email. Our friendly and experienced team are always happy to assist - we love drinking, selling, talking about and being in and around wine!