Savatiano

I’m digging this. Definitely complex. Thought I’d had a fair share of Greek wines but it’s my first Savatiano. Nose is a bit doughy. The wine is tart, yet crisp and dry. Some green apples and lime. There’s some saltiness as well.

Sea breeze, lemon verbena, green melon, mineral (hint of flunky) and an almond/vanilla note.

Greek salad was one of the first foods I learned to “cook” for myself, and it’s still a go to for me: salty, crisp, simple, refreshing, much like this delightful Greek wine. And most of the time, that’s more than enough. Made from the much maligned Savatiano grape (for its unfortunate association with retsina). It reminds me more of a Gavi, (lower acid) Chablis, or Soave than Assyrtiko.

Also, the bird on the label is wearing a bowler hat which is fun.