2025 Papagiannakos Assyrtiko, Attiki, Greece

ABOUT THIS WINE

100% Assyrtiko from 50 year old vines grown in limestone soils. Fermentation in stainless steel with some skin contact. The vines are pruned in the traditional method adopted by previous generations, training the stumps in the shape of a low open-cup bush-vine – this preserves the robustness of the vine and protects the grapes in the hot month of August when the strong wind blows, just before the harvest.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

The Papagiannakos Winery is located in Mesogaia, in the heart of the Attiki Vineyard which covers an expanse of 6,500 Ha. The heritage variety of the vineyard is Savatiano, wrought from 70 year old vines. The deep roots of the vines penetrate to 20 metres in search of water and the nutrients found in the soil. The yield is small and of the highest quality, rendering 4,000 kgs of the finest, concentrated essence of Savatiano per hectare. Indigenous Greek varieties such as Assyrtiko, Malagouzia and Agiorgitiko are also cultivated with exceptional results, alongside the cosmopolitan varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.Traditionally the terroir of Mesogaia has appellation status for the production of retsina, and to honour this tradition, The Winery produces an exceptionally fine retsina, which is collected by hand and given a unique vinification to enhance its character.