"Vorias & Helios", Roditis, Markogianni - 2023

Name: "Vorias & Helios", Roditis, Markogianni
Brand: Markogianni
SKU: 48435
Price: 23.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

750 mL

Item # 48435

A dry, skin-contact white made from Roditis, this medium-bodied, aromatic wine is named for the gods of the north wind and the sun. The Markogianni Winery experiments with native varieties vinified in new ways. With aromas of citrus, stone fruits, herbs, and white flowers, this medium-structured white will pair well with roasted chicken and potatoes in herb and lemon sauce.

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Color

White

Vintage

2023

Country

Greece

Region

Southern

Sub-Region

Peloponnese

Producer

Markogianni

Grape Variety

Roditis

Production Methods

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

Orange Wine (Skin Contact)

Orange wine is made by using white wine grapes, which are pressed and left in contact with the skins, seeds, and stems for an extended period of time, similar to how red wine is made.

This prolonged maceration extracts color, tannins, and phenols, giving the wine a darker, sometimes orange color. It also produces a wine with more structure and intense flavor.

Maceration times can vary between a few hours to many months, with longer contact giving more color and extraction.

Staff Pick Notes

This organic orange wine made from the Roditis grape is named after Vorias (Greek god of the north wind) and Helios (Greek god of the sun), which makes sense after reading about the care and consideration that winemaking brothers George, Konstantinos, and Dionysios take when it comes to the terroir and respecting the environment. Located near Ancient Olympia, Markogianni winery focuses on indigenous grapes and respecting the rare terroir conditions surrounding the semi-mountainous region. There is a permanent breeze to help grapes ripen perfectly, and being right by the Alpheus River (shoutout to the river god of the same name) helps to regulate conditions. The result is a beautiful and expressive natural wine - floral, nutty, and even a bit of funky brine on the palate. Incredible value and so good you'll be praising Dionysus. Yamas!

- VP

More About This Wine

Roditis

A rosé colored grape used primarily to make the light white wines of Patra. Crisp and dry, with aromas of citrus and honeysuckle, this is a good grape to try in place of your daily Pinot Grigio. This varietal is frequently blended with Sauvignon Blanc and Gewurztraminer to make richer, more full-bodied whites, and with Savatiano to make Retsina.

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