Alexakis - Assyrtiko (750ml) available at Burlington Wine & Spirits in Burlington, MA
Founded in the 1970s by Stelios Alexakis, the Alexakis winery is the single most important wine producer on the island of Crete. Stelios' sons Lazaros.
Citrus and mineral on the nose, with a palate of ripe tropical fruit, set off by bracing salinity and a hint of smoke.
The Alexakis wines draw on a deep understanding of the local vineyards (varieties, soil, local weather conditions and viticulture). Long years of collaboration.
Around 5,000 years ago, the Minoans settled the Southern Aegean, including the island of Thira (Santorini). Today, in Crete, farmers are cultivating the ancient variety Assyrtiko which originated…
Alexakis - Kotsifali Syrah 2017 (750ml) available at Joe Canal's Woodbridge in Iselin, NJ
A one-of-a-kind blend: Syrah with the indigenous red variety of Crete, the mighty Kotsifali Intense dark red, with a complex bouquet, reminiscent of forest.
Incredibly refreshing but serious at the same time. It opens beautifully in the glass after a few swirls and add it rewards with flinty and citrus zest notes,.
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