Alexakis Assyrtiko
750 ml
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Dry white wine. Ideograms or symbols, as depicted on clay tablets, c. 1850 BCE, found in Knossos, Crete. Around 5,000 years ago, the Minoans settled the Southern Aegean, including the island of Thira (Santorini). Today, in Crete, farmers are cultivating the ancient variety Assyrtiko which originated from the island of Santorini. The Alexakis brothers source these grapes from high-elevation vineyards, where ancient wine presses have survived since the Bronze Age. The wine is tank-fermented and aged 'sur lie' for three months. Crete Protected Geographical Indication. www.diamondwineimporters.com. Alc. 13.5% by vol. 27 Produced & Bottled by Alexakis SA Heraklion Crete, Greece. Wine of Greece.Nutrition Facts
Warnings
Contains sulfites.,Government Warning: (1) According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. (2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems.Manufacturer
Diamond Importers Inc.
Chicago, IL
UPC
05205603001675