Mr. Vertigo, located in Athens, is a unique wine shop and import agency renowned for its impressive selection of Greek wines, particularly those leaning towards natural and low-intervention styles. The excitement around visiting this shop stems from discovering exceptional local wines.
During a recent tasting, a remarkable series of wines were sampled:
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1979 Kallos Phos Retsina 2020: This wine focuses on Retsina and stands out due to its high-quality pine resin sourcing without chemicals. With a blend of Assyrtiko grapes, it presents a full golden hue, featuring complex flavors of mint, pine, ripe fruit, oranges, and pears, culminating in a refined and spicy finish. Rating: 95/100
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Sant’Or Santameriana 2024: This sparkling wine, made by Greece’s first biodynamically certified winery, offers a lovely golden color with aromas of apple and pear, complemented by a subtle mineral character. It provides a bold yet refined palate, with a long, spiced finish. Rating: 95/100
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Sant’Or Roditis 2023: This wine has a smoky mineral nose with bright citrus and a hint of matchstick character. Its flinty palate integrates well with pithy lemon flavors, resulting in a well-balanced profile. Rating: 94/100
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Sclavos Robola Lacomatia 2024: A single-vineyard Robola showcasing aromatic elements of grapefruit, minerals, and sea breeze, it offers depth and freshness on the palate, alongside a spicy and salty finish. Rating: 96/100
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Aoton Savatiano 2023: This organic wine, made from the most planted white grape in Greece, displays bold richness with a hint of honey and ripe peach. It’s expansive, pure, and finishes warm with notes of raisin. Rating: 93/100
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Zoumberakis Oenosnature Liatiko 2023: A pale red wine with a fine cherry nose, this varietal is juicy on the palate, highlighting redcurrant and spice, delivering precision and purity. Rating: 94/100
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Markovitis Xinomavro 2020: A stainless steel aged wine that balances a rich profile with fresh acidity, showcasing raspberry and cherry fruit with hints of liquorice and tar. Rating: 93/100
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Salo o le 120 Giornate di Sodome 2024: This Mavrodaphne, from Mr. Vertigo’s own label, is fermented in concrete eggs, maintaining fruit quality while presenting bold richness and dark wild fruit notes with a hint of spice. Rating: 94/100
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Aori Muscat of Spina 2024: Sourced from high-altitude schist soils, this wine is aromatic and delicate, exhibiting floral and citrus notes alongside minerality. Rating: 94/100
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Moinoterra Vilana 2023: An energetic wine highlighting lemon and stone with juicy fruit, showcasing complexity and beautiful acidity, making it a standout option. Rating: 94/100
Overall, Mr. Vertigo is a must-visit destination for wine enthusiasts keen on exploring the diverse offerings of Greek wines. For more information about Mr. Vertigo, visit their website: Mr Vertigo.