Wines made from Savatiano grapes of Greece
Discover the best wines made with Savatiano as a single variety or as a blend of Greece.
More informations about the variety Savatiano
This is one of the most widely cultivated grape varieties in Greece, particularly in the regions of Attica, Euboea and Boeotia, and is virtually unknown in France. It is believed to be a cross between roditis and karystino, two varieties also of Greek origin.
More informations about the wines of Greece
Greece, a mountainous Turkey/mediterranean">Mediterranean country in Southeastern Europe, is often considered the cradle of Western civilization. Archaeological evidence suggests that wine has been made in Parts of Greece for over 4000 years. References in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey confirm that viticulture was widespread here in the 8th century BC. The importance of wine is also evident in Greek mythology.
What are the typical flavors of the Savatiano grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 39% of Savatiano
- Tree fruitPresent in 35% of Savatiano
- EarthPresent in 30% of Savatiano
- MicrobioPresent in 18% of Savatiano
- SpicesPresent in 15% of Savatiano
- OakPresent in 15% of Savatiano
- Non oakPresent in 13% of Savatiano
- VegetalPresent in 12% of Savatiano
- Tropical fruitPresent in 10% of Savatiano
- CitrusPresent in 9% of Savatiano
- PearPresent in 5% of Savatiano
- FloralPresent in 5% of Savatiano
- LemonPresent in 5% of Savatiano
- ThymePresent in 4% of Savatiano
- RosemaryPresent in 4% of Savatiano
- Green applePresent in 4% of Savatiano
- HoneyPresent in 4% of Savatiano
- OakyPresent in 3% of Savatiano
- EarthyPresent in 3% of Savatiano
- ApplesPresent in 3% of Savatiano
News about the grape variety Savatiano
Bordeaux 2021 En Primeur: first impressions
There’s no doubt that 2021 was a challenging vintage. Most explanatory statements or technical sheets handed out over the past few weeks have mentioned the unfavourable, oft disastrous weather conditions, the sometimes very low and disheartening yields and the slightly varied or unusual blends on offer in 2021. Difficulties faced by vignerons both inside and outside of the cellar have been explained in detail as has the raft of highly important decisions needed be made throughout the year, ...
Freixenet Copestick acquires Bolney Wine Estate
One the pioneering English wine estates, Bolney has a portfolio of sparkling and still wines that have won several awards. It was founded in 1972 by Janet and Rodney Pratt and is now run by their daughter, and winemaker, Sam Linter. Commenting on the acquisition, Freixenet Copestick — the UK and Ireland arm of Henkell Freixenet — said it was sure it had found ‘the perfect winery’. MD Robin Copestick said: ‘The sparkling wines are excellent and the business is excellently run by Sam Linter.’ ...
New group promotes regenerative viticulture in climate battle
Launched at London fine wine club 67 Pall Mall on 28 March, the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation (RVF) is the brainchild of Stephen Cronk, owner of Maison Mirabeau in Provence. Cronk, who has seen extreme weather events ranging from exceptional frosts to the worst forest fires in living memory in the three years he has owned Mirabeau, feels that one of the most important ways we can fight climate change is through ‘unlearning’ current approaches to land stewardship. ‘This is a critical moment ...