Gaia Winery

Gaia Nychteri 2019

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One of the pioneers of the modern Greek wine revolution, Gai’a Estate (pronounced Yay-ya) was established in 1994 by Leon Karatsalos and winemaker Yiannis Paraskevopoulos. Their mission was to capture the best that Greece’s indigenous grapes have to offer by merging traditional viticultural and production methods with innovative techniques. Nychteri represents a modern take on a traditional recipe.

100% Assyrtiko from 70–80 year old vines at elevations between 50–250m, with a primarily low yield per hectare (320–380 kg). The combination of this low yield with vine age and variety gives the wine an exuberant, edgy, and strong personality.

The flinty smokiness of the barrel appends itself to the inherent minerality of this wine. Behind the smoke appear sweet lemony and floral aromas, followed by honeycomb and butter croissant.