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DOMAINE
VASSILIOU
Koropi, Greece
In 1905, George Vassiliou planted vineyards in the Attica
region of Greece. Currently, the Domaine is in the hands
of the third generation of the Vassiliou family. The Domaine's
vineyards are situated in Messogia Attica, for the white
grapes, and Asprokampos Nemea for the red grapes. Combined,
the vineyard holdings comprise 250,000 square meters,
with an average vine life of 20-25 years. A majority of
the vines planted are of native Greek grape varieties,
including Savatiano, Roditis and Agiorgitiko. The winery
in Koropi is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and
the cellar is home to rows of French oak casks for the
wines to mature in. |
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Ambelones
Vassiliou: A dry white wine made from 80% Savatiano
and 20% Roditis.
The
grapes are gathered by hand and transported to the
winery in small baskets.
After
crushing, the must is fermented in temperature controlled
stainless steel tanks.
On
the nose, a complex bouquet of ripe fruit, including
nectarines and apricots are present. It is dry, medium
bodied with intense flavors of pineapple and lemon.
The finish is medium in length. (Click
on Label to enlarge) |
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Fume
Vassiliou: A unique white wine made from Savatiano
grape. After crushing, the must is placed in French oak
casks to ferment. Upon completion of the fermentation
process, the wine is then aged for six months in French
oak. The final result is big ripe wine that is filled
with vanilla, chestnut and toasted nut aromas. On the
palate, it is full bodied with balanced acidity and the
aromas continue through on the palate. The finish is long
and pleasant. (Click on
Label to enlarge) |
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Mantinia:
A dry and aromatic white wine made solely from the Moschofilero
grape in the Mantinia region of the Peloponnese. Intense
aromas fill the nose with rose, lemon and mint. These
aromas transfer superbly to the palate and are accompanied
by crisp acidity, medium body and a medium finish. (Click
on Label to enlarge) |
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Vassiliou
Erythros: A full-bodied dry red wine made from a blend
of Agiorgitiko (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%). After
the grapes are hand gathered, the varieties are fermented
separately in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation,
the wine is are then blended and aged in French oak cases
for fourteen months. The resulting wine is a dark ruby
red color with a rich velvety texture. On the palate,
a complex bouquet of black berries and coffee abound.
The wine has firm tannins and is full bodied. This wine
benefits from additional aging in the bottle before consumption.
(Click on Label to enlarge)
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Vassiliou
Nemea:
Deep ruby in color with aromas
of wild flowers, plums and cherry. Medium to full
bodied with medium, ripe tannins. Aged in oak for
12 months and 6 months in the bottle prior to release. This
is a perfect wine to drink with grilled meats and spicy
dishes.
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