Paxos Wine

Sadly, even though wine was invented/discovered by the ancient Greeks, many imagine that only 'Retsina' is on offer. It is true that some very poor Greek wine is produced, but superb vintages await your taste buds! Many wine producers are now producing modern style wines, with Greek reds consistently winning praise abroad. British wine buyer Hugo Rose recently declared that 'the reds are terrific - think of the best of Italy and Spain combined.' Top Greek white wines, also, are scaling new heights, earning ever higher praise from international observers.

The following, details some of our favourite choices - extensively pre-tasted for you!! Look out for them while enjoying the tavernas on Paxos.

Aghioritiko grape (indigenous).
Oak cask-aged for two years. Dry, medium bodied. 12.5% VdT

Aghioritiko grape (indigenous).
Dry. Rich complex nose. Concentrated berries on the palate. Fine vanilla oaked, lengthy finish. 12% AO.

Merlot grape.
Dry. Full bodied. Creamy fruit driven palate. Non-oaked, round chocolaty finish. 13%. VdP.

Syrah grape.
Full bodied, dry. Spiced nose. Deep and rich.. Smooth peppery finish. 13% VdP

Cabernet Sauvignon grape.
Dry, medium bodied. Blackcurrant and vanilla packed nose. Fruity palate. Defined soft tannin finish. VdP. 13%.

Cabernet Sauvignon grape.
Almost black. Evoking essence of Cabernet Sauvignon. Pure fruit palate. Exquisite, long, smoky end with skilful use of oak. Much finesse. World class. 13%. VdT.

Debina grape (indigenous).
Dry. Pale light-green. Invigorating Substantial middle palate. Long, crisp, crunchy apple/pear aftertaste. Scores high for individuality. 11.5% AO.

Athiri grape (indigenous)
Dry. Pale, green-silvery tints. Discreet white-melon nose. Concentrated grapy fruit. Crisp dry finish. 11.5%. VdP.

A￿ni and Assyrtiko grapes (indigenous).
Dry. Straw coloured. Fruity mineral nose. Bodied, volcanic ashy palate. Lengthy finish. 13%. AO.

Sauvignon Blanc
Dry and prickly. Pale green. Ripe nose. Clean fruit flavours. Short flinty finish. (Popular with our Greek clientele.) 11.5% VdP.

Sauvignon Blanc, Assyriko (indigenous) grapes.
Dry and crisp. Clear and bright with pale lemon colour. Captivating, citrus-peach nose. Green. Floral and flinty. Grapy mouthwatering. Long highly-flavoured crisp finish. Fabulous. 12.5% VdP.

Rose wines are perfectly suited to Paxos during the summer and recently have become very popular. Look out for Rose Boutari (in sec or demi-sec varieties).