£24.00
per bottle (750 ml)
Verdea wines first appeared in the early 19th century and were identified with the later wine history of the island of Zakynthos. Despite the small size of the island, for decades many dozens of native vine varieties have been cultivated there. A typical testimony is a poem of 1601, where in a few verses 34 varieties are listed, most of which survive to this day! However, the name Verdea does not refer to a grape variety, but to a blend wine style. Pre-fermentation extraction under controlled environment, alcoholic fermentation at rated temperatures. Maturation ‘Sur lie’ for 4 months with periodic stirring. Aging for 6 months in French oak barrels. On the nose aromas of lemon blossoms, citrus fruits, bergamot, jasmine and white fruit. Sweet vanilla notes and a peppery ginger feel. On the palate, it surprises with its complexity and lively acidity. Can develop gracefully in the bottle for 5-7 years.
White
Dry
2023
13 ABV
Verdea
Ionian Islands
PGI Zakynthos
Grape
Verdea
Verdea is a rare white grape variety that is mostly cultivated in the Ionian islands. It produces fresh, dry and refreshing white wines with raisin and honey hints on the nose.
Producer
Grampsas
The Grampsas Winery is located in the semi-mountainous village of Lagopodo at the foot of Mount Vrachionas in Zakynthos (Zante), one of the largest Ionian islands across from Kefalonia.Childhood memories of grape harvest scenes smell and meaningful conviviality has led the two brothers, Christos and Tassos, to create a modern winery within the Estate they grew up in 2011. Their aim is to showcase the unexplored wealth of local varieties, such as Goustolidi and Avgoustiatis and to restore the island’s reputation as a place with great vinicultural potential on the wine map of Greece. Loyal to the tradition and keeping up to date with winemaking developments, they aim to offer a unique terroir-focusing experience to wine lovers.
