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The winemaking philosophy is minimal handling of grapes and wines with few additions, and respectful to the earth. They believe that only in natural balance one can find true quality. They follow nature, instead of trying to control it. Certified organic since 2009 with biodynamic practices in the vineyard and winery.

Domaine Karanika was founded by Laurens M. Hartman-Karanika, the son of a Greek mother and a Dutch father, and his wife, Annette van Kampen. Both have lived all their life in the Netherlands and had worked for about 15 years. Their common love for good wine and discontent with commercial “Parkerised” wines, led them one day back in early 2004 to pursue their dream: produce world-class organic sparkling wines following only the traditional method. Over the years, they were trained as a winemaker, enologist and viticulturalist in Europe and the US while searching for the right combination of terroir and grape varieties. After serious consideration of options from Australia to Germany, their love for the amazing Xinomavro variety, not yet famous then, led them to Amyndeo in Greece where their dream started coming to life.

Amyndeo or Amyntaio (named after the grandfather of Alexander he Great), in the far north west of Greece towards the border of Albania and North Macedonia, is around 700 metres above sea level. It lies on the far side of Mount Vermio, blocked off from the influence of the Aegean. These features of Amyndeon's setting cause the local climate to be entirely continental, though moderated somewhat by the influence of four lakes, of which Lake Vegoritis is the biggest.

Amyndeo has the coolest climate of all the wine producing regions of Greece. Soil tends to be a sandy clay around Xinonero, on the slopes west of Amydeon, and a sandy loam around Ayios Panteleimonas, on the plain area just west of lake Petron, with considerable variation in calcium content from vineyard to vineyard.

Domaine Karanika

Mariatinto has grown to become synonymous with high-quality wine in Mexico. In the fields and in the cellar, work is done with minimal intervention, organically wherever possible and always to allow the grapes to speak for themselves.

This has paved the way for the brand to be present on the tables of the best restaurants and hotels in Mexico. Mariatinto stands out for being a versatile and elegant wine, pairing perfectly with the local cuisine, yet complementing the best of international dishes and flavours.  

The Valle de Guadalupe is quickly becoming known globally for quality wine. With over 150 wineries and countless vineyards throughout the valley, the potential of this terroir is only just being recognized.

Mariatinto

Velvety and vibrant blend of Syrah, Nebbiolo, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from the Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California, Mexico.  

The Guardian’s David Williams highlighted Oenops as “the perfect introduction” to Greek wines. A country, he says, with “an absolute trove of distinctive wine that has never quite made it over the line into mainstream acceptance in the UK.” The exceptional range of wines from Oenops is changing that perception. They are made by 

. He works as a negociant, sourcing indigenous and rare grape varieties grown on excellent terroir by passionate grape growers across the country.

Nestled in northeast Greece near the border with Bulgaria, the Drama wine region combines a rich history of winemaking with a unique terroir, producing wines with distinct character and regional identity.

Oenops Wines

30 day skin contact white made from the indigenous grape Roditis
Orange in appearance, unfiltered, no sulphites, no machinery

Indigenous red from Naoussa, nothing added, no machinery, 6 months clay amphora, unfiltered, no sulphites added

Rare indigenous red varietal, aged 10 months in clay, unfiltered

Winemakers Thomas and Emma Holt settled on Somontano to achieve their ambition of bringing together old world traditions and modern techniques to make their own wines, in their own style.

Their story begins in their hometown of Shrewsbury, a small county town in the heart of the English countryside. It just happens to also be the home of Tanners Wine Merchants, one of the UK’s most prestigious wine retailers and where Thomas and Emma met. With a burgeoning love of wine and a keen sense of adventure, they left Tanners to travel the world with the dream of becoming winemakers in their own right. 

For Thomas, this initially meant a three-year stint at Plumpton College, studying for a degree in Viticulture and Oenology. They soon joined forces again and headed off to New Zealand. Two vintages at Pask Winery in Hawke’s Bay were followed by three at Flat Rock Cellars in Niagara. Brimming with enthusiasm after working with some of the industry’s most influential producers, they embarked on their most daunting challenge yet. 

Always wanting to make wine in Europe, and Spain in particular, they set off looking for a winery who would share their ambition and help them on their way to creating their very first wine. That was in 2015 and they haven’t looked back since. Paso-Primero has gone from strength to strength winning awards and critical acclaim for their ever expanding portfolio. The ethos remains the same, though, as Thomas and Emma continue to make the sort of fun, enjoyable wines that they fell in love with when they first worked together.

The wine region of Somontano lies on a plateau at the foot of the Pyrenees Mountains. The name Somontano translates to “Under the Mountain.” This spectacular area has  a picturesque array of green fields, hills, wildflowers, medieval hamlets, and lonely hilltop monasteries. The climate is continental with cool and snowy winters, hot, dry summers, and often extreme weather in the shoulder seasons due to the proximity of the surrounding mountains. This small wine region - approximately 3,000 hectares planted to vines - boasts high sunshine hours, several unique indigenous grape varieties, excellent cuisine, and stunning scenery.

Paso Primero

Since day one, Vassaltis Winery’s guiding principles were to combine traditional winemaking with the operational needs of a sleek, state-of-the-art winery capable of yielding exceptional wines that showcase the best of Santorini.

In the winery, they employ a variety of winemaking techniques like battonage, oak maturation, and controlled oxidation to draw out sophisticated qualities. They aim to achieve ageability for their wines; but only through work in the vineyard and through grape handling techniques at harvest. 

Vassaltis believe that they owe it to previous generations to keep the rich wine tradition of the region alive, and to deliver this tradition to the next generation in an environmentally, socially, and financially sustainable way as possible.

Archaeological findings show that viticulture was present on Santorini prior to the 17th century B.C. volcanic explosion that devastated the island. Where vines once grew around the prehistoric Akrotiri settlements, only lava and ash remained for centuries. Dorian colonists from Sparta reclaimed the island circa 1200 B.C., bringing with them vines which they planted in the volcanic soils.

Vine growing and winemaking have endured uninterrupted since the island’s resettlement. Not only did the newly planted vines brought by the Dorians learn how to adapt to the volcanic soils, so too did the people working with the grapes learn how to adapt their methods. They taught themselves how to weave living vines into low basket shapes to protect the grapes from the punishing northern winds that tear through the vineyards and to trap moisture from morning fogs to nourish the vines. Not even the phylloxera epidemic of the early 20th century AD that destroyed most European vineyards halted wine production on Santorini, thanks to the island’s infertile, sandy soils.

The island is home to many old, ungrafted vines; in some cases vines sitting on 200-year-old roots! The 

 basket vine weaving techniques are still employed and that, combined with the age of many of the vines, earned PDO Santorini the first designation of origin in Greece to be included in the National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The island is also home to a vast array of indigenous grape varieties. Assyrtiko remains the dominant one followed by Mandilaria, Aidani, Athiri, and Mavrotragano, but those aren’t the only grapes that grow here. More than 30 different “traditional” white and red varieties can be found on the island such as Katsano, Voudomato, Platani, Voudomato, Mavrathiro

Vassaltis Vineyards

Vassaltis considers the PDO Santorini to be the most representative wine of the island’s terroir. An explosive bouquet on the nose with immense complexity on the palette and a long finish make this stunning wine pleasurable with or without food.

We love to call Nassitis the “alter-ego” of our Santorini PDO wines. The presence of the island’s two lesser known varieties, Aidani and Athiri add wonderful freshness, without stealing the glory from the mineral full-bodied character of the wine. The result is a delicious, versatile wine typical ofSantorini, ideal for the long, warm summer days by the sea and nights under the stars.

It is often said that the use of oak in Assyrtiko wines covers the grape’s volcanic nature and should therefore be avoided. However, Vassaltis takes a delicate approach, using neutral barrels and lees ageing to create a perfectly balanced wine with great complexity and great ageing potential.

100% Assyrtiko that spends 12 months on fine lees, Gramina is an astonishingly elegant wine that exhibits all the unique characteristics of the variety.  A thing of beauty.

Plethora is Vassaltis' tribute to the past generations who kept the wine making traditions alive in Santorini. Vinified in the way our ancestors used to do it, we collect over ripe golden berries of pure Assyrtiko, ferment and age them in large oak barrels which aren’t topped up. An exquisite wine for a special crowd, Plethora is exactly what it says on the label.  Only 2400 bottles produced.

A very special red grape variety indigenous to the island of Santorini but rapidly gaining recognition around Greece. Mavrotragano may be an island wine, but it is one that shows off the serious and gritty side of life on a volcanic island.

Domaine Karanika

Cuvée Speciale 2020

Oenops Wines

Rawditis 2021

Xinomavro 2020

Xinomavraw 2021

Limniona 2020

Vassaltis Vineyards

Santorini 2022

Nassitis 2022

Barrel Aged Santorini 2021

Gramina 2021

Plethora 2020

Mavrotragano 2020

Mariatinto

Red Blend 2021

Paso Primero

Moristel ‘76 2021

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Greece

Domaine Karanika

Cuvée Speciale 2020

Oenops Wines

Rawditis 2021

Xinomavro 2020

Xinomavraw 2021

Limniona 2020

Vassaltis Vineyards

Santorini 2022

Nassitis 2022

Barrel Aged Santorini 2021

Gramina 2021

Plethora 2020

Mavrotragano 2020

Mexico

Mariatinto

Red Blend 2021

Spain

Paso Primero

Moristel ‘76 2021