Orivatis Old Vines Savatiano 2023

Savatiano is a native Greek variety and the backbone of many of the country's whites. Here, made from old vines around 50 years of age, there's a whole layer of complexity to add to the quince and vanilla aromas and ripe melon and peach flavours. Silky on the tongue but with a spiky touch of ginger to liven things up, there's plenty going on. If you've tried a decent Roussanne from the south of France, you'll get the idea of this. Understated and intriguing with hidden depths.

Pairing it with a Greek seafood meze is spot on, but it's versatile enough to work beautifully with most fish, pasta, or salads.

The Akriotou Microwinery was founded by Vasiliki Akriotou in 2015 who decided to strike out on her own after gaining years of experience in other Greek wineries. The winery and vineyards sit in the shadow of Mount Kitheron, near historic Plataea, about 50km northwest of Athens. It's a small, boutique operation where Vasiliki's focus on native Greek varieties and deep understanding of the region's terroir has earned her wines regular awards and underlines her commitment to quality.