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Vassaltis is the latest addition to Santorini’s long, storied winemaking history. Owner Yannis Valambous’ passion for wine drew him back to the island of Santorini, where he spent many a happy family holiday as a child. In the wake of the 2010 Greek financial crisis, a plan took root in his mind, a plan that was part dream, part folly. Yannis sought to breathe new life into the vineyards he inherited from his father.

An exceptionally complete wine with a great ageing potential, shows the true essence of what Santorini and Assyrtiko are about: aromas of basalt and pumice stone with ripe tropical fruits, honeysuckle and maritime salinity, and a palate of salty green fruits with high levels of minerality and acidity.

The long aftertaste adds depth and weight to the wine making it a perfect pairing for seafood and fish.

This product will be available online as part of the Cellar Collection program. Please feel free to contact us at info@npwines.com if you need any assistance locating stock.  Shipping will take approximately 2 weeks from the time the wine is ordered. 

Vassaltis is the latest addition to Santorini’s long, storied winemaking history. Owner Yannis Valambous’ passion for wine drew him back to the island of Santorini, where he spent many a happy family holiday as a child. In the wake of the 2010 Greek financial crisis, a plan took root in his mind - a plan that was part dream, part folly. Yannis sought to breathe new life into the vineyards he inherited from his father. His focus was to transform the family vineyards into a thoroughly modern, state-of-the-art boutique winery and craft exquisite wines which showcase the quality of Santorini’s grapes.

Made from 100% Assyrtiko, this wine ferments in steel tanks and is then aged in 3rd use 500lt French oak barrels on it lees. It ages for a further seven months in stainless steel tanks and eight months in the bottle before its release. This wine defeats criticism that Assyrtiko shouldn’t be aged in oak to preserve its volcanic characteristics by giving a perfectly balanced wine with great complexity and great ageing potential. Expect this wine to offer tons of the classic citrus zest this grape is known for, tempered by textural richness and notes of sliced almonds. This is a wine that will continue to evolve over time if you can be patient. 

This will be a fabulous accompaniment to cheeses like Gruyère and Provolone or smoked fish. 

This product is part of the Destination Collection program and will be available online and in select LCBO Retail Stores. Please feel free to contact us at info@npwines.com if you need any assistance locating stock. Shipping will take approximately 2 weeks from the time the wine is ordered. 

Founded in 2015 by celebrated Greek wine maker Nikos Karatzas, Oenops is the most newly established winery in the region of Drama. Its main goal is to produce the highest quality wines in limited quantities. The grapes are sourced from personally selected vineyards from Drama and surrounding areas of Macedonia, cultivated by ambitious winegrowers.

100% Limnion. Spontaneous fermentation in amphoras and a 15% in 5hl (open top) new barrels followed by 10 months aging on the fine lees in amphoras. Bottled unfiltered to retain its natural character and elegance

Cherries, red berries, earth and hint of sweet spices on the nose. On the palate, it is cherish and very elegant, with beautiful, velvety tannins, and a long lasting fruity finish.

Serve as a great match for duck, ribs, goat cheese, fillets and roasted meat. 

The grapes used for this wine are from 30-year-old Limniona vines from the mountain vineyards of Thessaly. Aromas of sweet raspberry and cherry fruit with dried flowers and notes of sweet spice. Vibrant wildflowers and berry fruit flavours with light earthy notes on the palate. Medium-bodied with great structure.