Discover the rich and complex flavours of Charalaboglou Assyrtiko in Anthesis. Notes of oyster shell and rock melon on the nose, with ripe lemon and brioche on the palate. Perfectly pairs with Greece's seafood dishes, like "garides saganaki." Let the crisp acidity and refreshing taste enhance each bite of whatever you pair with this stunning wine.

Anthesis refers to the blossoming phase of plants, the prettiest time of the year.

Critic Review

JancisRobinson.com: 17Pts

"Honeyed citrus nose – very unusual for Assyrtiko. So creamy and yet very fresh – distinctive style. Mouth-watering finish. Not classic Santorini Assyrtiko but long and pure in its own right."
Julia Harding MW

About the Producer

George Charalaboglou unwrapped the thread with the grandparents 'stories about wines and tsipouro and weaved the wine road in the small vineyard, just 2 acres, of Nikolas' father. With effort, patience, and perseverance since 1977 the vineyard was spread on 150 acres of organic vine cultivation on the slopes of Paggaio in Krinida, Serres, Municipality of Amphipolis.  In 1999 he founded the wine bottling company and in 2003 the construction of the visitable winery inside the vineyard with a reception hall of state-of-the-art bottling machines began.

Visitors have the opportunity to tour and get to know the whole process of organic farming of the local and Greek varieties Koniaros, Assyrtiko, Malagouzia, Moschato, Roditi, and the internationally known varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon which varieties are produced the corresponding wines of the estate.

Vineyard and Winery

The sustainably, indeed organically grown grapes for this wine were fermented in different ways to bring increased complexity and style.  Some of the pressed juice was wild fermented in Acacia barrels, and the rest was cold fermented in stainless steel tanks giving it an amazing texture and freshness at the same time.