Aidani, Gavalas Winery, PGI Cyclades, Santorini 2021/23

Aidani, Gavalas Winery, PGI Cyclades, Santorini 2021/23

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Gavalas Winery, Santorini

Gavalas family winery, one of the oldest wineries in Santorini, lies in the traditional village of Megalochori. The purpose of our family is to highlight the particular characteristics of Santorini’s “terroir”. The fourth generation winemaker is George Gavalas and the fifth is his son, Vagelis. With proper respect to the local varieties, we are focused on limited production bottlings. Gavalas winery vinifies the most vibrant variety in Greece, Assyrtiko, as well as Aidani, Mandilaria and Mavrotragano. In order to show the richness of the land, we are the only winery in Santorini that vinifies the indigenous rare varieties of Katsano and Voudomato.

Gavalas family winery, one of the oldest on the island of Santorini, lies in the village of Megalochori.

The stone building, built along traditional lines, used to double as a distillery making canava, a local spirit, and has retained many of its original features including the cellars and grape stomping rooms. Now, though, these have been joined by a modern addition with high-tech equipment to produce wines of the highest quality. The aim of the Gavalas family, which includes fourth-generation winemaker George and his son Vagelis, is to highlight the characteristics of Santorini’s unique volcanic terroir and a variety of indigenous grape varieties that includes not only Assyrtiko, Aidani, Mandilaria and Mavrotragano, but the much rarer Katsano and Voudomato.

Prephylloxera, old vines (50+ Years) from volcanic soils mainly within the area of Akrotiri at an altitude of 70 to 150 metres.

Floral aromas of jasmine and lemon blossom accompany the fruity character, such as green apple and pear. Light body with medium acidity and medium aftertaste.

Grape: 100% Aidani

Organic