Gaia Monograph Assyrtiko 2024 750ml Tannat

Gaia Monograph Assyrtiko 2024 750ml TannatW I N E D E S C R I P T I O N One of the pioneers of the modern Greek wine revolution, Gaia Estate (pronounced Yay ya) was established in 1994 by Leon Karatsalos and winemaker Yiannis Paraskevopoulos. Their mission was to capture the best that Greeces indigenous grapes have to offer by merging traditional viticultural and production methods with innovative techniques. The estate is named after Mother Earth, in honor of the unique terroir that gives

attesting to Etna wine as the most intellectual moment of the meeting at the table

plum and iron flavors

an additional hint of toasty oak

Typically pure and distinctive aromas of red cherry

The initial palate is berries that transition into red fruit and pepper with the cedar and a bit of Cab-Franc greenness coming back on the complex finish

These flavors linger as they weave together with subtle oak notes and elegant acidity to lengthen the finish

which despite some localised hail

A superb vintage that lends this wine exceptional depth

a flash of astringent red fruit and lively acid sparkle above grippy

Very light pink

finishing long and with an impressive mineral and exotic spice firework display

97 points James Suckling