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The quiet classic of Attica — understated, enduring, truly Greek.

SavvatianoOften overlooked, Savvatiano is the unsung hero of Greek white wine.

Rooted deeply in the sun-drenched soils of Attica, this drought-resistant variety has nourished generations — and is now stepping proudly into the spotlight.

In its modern expression, Savvatiano offers aromas of golden apple, ripe pear, and fennel, often accompanied by a gentle minerality and creamy mouthfeel.

When crafted with care, it can age gracefully, revealing complexity that surprises even seasoned wine lovers.

It’s a grape of resilience, heritage, and quiet confidence.

🍷In The Glass

  • Dry white, often unoaked but also aged on lees
  • Aromas: apple, pear, hay, almond, fennel
  • Palate: smooth, medium-bodied, fresh yet round
  • Pairings: grilled fish, chickpea stew, roasted chicken, soft cheeses, olive oil-based dishes

🍇Origin & Terroir

  • Native to: Attica and Central Greece
  • Terroir: warm plains with limestone and sandy soils
  • Signature style: round, earthy, meditative

💡Did you know?

  • Traditionally associated with Retsina, but now vinified as elegant dry whites
  • Savvatiano vines are often over 50 years old, yielding concentrated, layered wines
  • It's one of the most planted white varieties in Greece

Achilleas says:
“Savvatiano is like your grandmother’s garden — humble, generous, unforgettable.”

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📚 Wine Word Origins

🍾 Retsina → From ‘ῥητίνη’ (retini)
Named after the pine resin once used to seal amphorae and later became part of the flavor — an ancient tradition still alive today.

🏺 Oinos → From Mycenaean Linear B
The ancient word for wine.

🍇 Ampelos → From ‘ἄμπελος’
The Greek word for vine — source of the term ampelography, the study of grape varieties.

🌿 Symposion → From ‘σύν’ (together) + ‘πίνειν’ (to drink)
Not just a drinking party, but a ritualized gathering — the birthplace of philosophical dialogue over shared cups.

🍷 Krater → From the Greek ‘κρατήρ’
A large vessel used to mix wine with water during symposia — the heart of ancient wine culture.

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📖 “Did You Know?” Greek Wine Facts

Savvatiano is Greece’s most planted grape — and it thrives in the heat where other grapes fade.

Malagousia was nearly lost — until a winemaker’s instinct brought this aromatic gem back to life.

Vidiano is Crete’s rising white star — once nearly extinct, now hailed as Greece’s next great white grape.

Agiorgitiko is known as the “Blood of Hercules” in myth.

In Greek, “moscho” means fragrant, and it lives up to Moschofilero's name.

Assyrtiko is one of the few white grapes that can age gracefully for decades.

Xinomavro is often called the “Barolo of Greece” — bold, complex, and built to age.

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