Τιμητικά βραβεία απονεμήθηκαν σε ελληνικά κρασιά που αναδείχθηκαν μέσα από τη λίστα του θεσμού «5o Great Greek Wines».
Σκοπός της διαδικασίας επιλογής των κρασιών είναι η ανάδειξη της Ελληνικής οινοπαραγωγής και η επάξια εκπροσώπηση της χώρας στην παγκόσμια οινική σκηνή.
Η λίστα των κρασιών ανακοινώθηκε την Τρίτη 31 Μαΐου στο φάρο του Ιδρύματος Σταύρος Νιάρχος παρουσία της Υφυπουργού Τουρισμού, κυρίας Σοφίας Ζαχαράκη.
Ιδρυτής του θεσμού και συντονιστής της εκδήλωσης των απονομών, ο Γιάννης Καρακάσης. Ενώ την κριτική επιτροπή συνέθεσαν παγκοσμίως διακεκριμένοι Masters of Wine, δοκιμάζοντας τα πάνω από 450 κρασιά, με σημείο συνάντησης τη Σαντορίνη, στην αρχή του μήνα.
Η λίστα που ανακοινώθηκε είναι η παρακάτω:
50 Great Greek Wines – The List
1. Gaia Wines, ”Ammonite” 2020, Assyrtiko, Santorini
2. Troupis Winery, ”Pitys Ritinitis” 2021, Assyrtiko, Peloponnese
3. Gentilini Winery & Vineyards, ”Iri’s Vineyard” 2021, Mavrodaphne, Cephalonia
4. Lyrarakis Wines, ”Dafni Psarades” 2021, Crete
5. Akritos Oinos, ”Adrestea” 2020, Chidiriotiko, Lesvos
6. Lafazanis Winery, ”Geometria” 2021, Agiorgitiko, Peloponnese
7. Argyros Estate, ”Cuvée Monsignori” 2019, Assyrtiko, Santorini
8. Diamantakis Winery, ”Petali” 2019, Liatiko, Crete
9. Alpha Estate, ”Ecosystem Xinomavro Reserve Vieilles Vignes Single Block Barba Yannis” 2018, Xinomavro, Amyndeo
10. Ktima Zafeiraki, Limniona 2019, Tyrnavos
11. Oenops Wines, Xinomavro 2020, Greece
12. Artemis Karamolegos Winery, ”34” 2019, Assyrtiko, Santorini
13. Strataridakis Winery, Moschato Spinas 2021, Crete
14. Gavalas Winery, ”Enalia” 2018, Assyrtiko, Santorini
15. Kokotos Estate, Kokotos Estate 2017, Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Attica
16. Artemis Karamolegos Winery, Nykteri 2018, Assyrtiko, Santorini
17. Artemis Karamolegos Winery, ”Pyritis” 2019, Assyrtiko, Santorini
18. Troupis Winery, ”Route Gris” 2021, Moschofilero, Peloponnese
19. Amargiotakis Winery, Thrapsathiri 2020, Crete
20. Oenops Wines, Limniona 2020, Greece
21. Artemis Karamolegos Winery, ”34” 2020, Assyrtiko, Santorini
22. Argyros Estate, ”Cuvée Evdemon’’ 2018, Assyrtiko, Santorini
23. Alexakis, Kotsifali 2019, Crete
24. Tiniakoi Ampelones, ”Clos Stegasta” 2020, Assyrtiko, Tinos
25. Avantis Estate, ”Collection” 2017, Syrah, Evia
26. Wine Art Estate, ”Idisma Drios Xi” 2017, Xinomavro, Macedonia
27. Kir Yianni, ”Ramnista” 2017, Xinomavro, Naoussa
28. Argyros Estate, ”Cuvée Evdemon” 2019, Assyrtiko, Santorini
29. Noema, ”Invicta” 2019, Xinomavro, Amyndeo
30. Spanoudis Winery, ”Ventum” 2019, Xinomavro/Merlot, Paiko
31. Theopetra Estate, Limniona 2018, Meteora
32. Manolesakis Winery, ”Pelagia” 2018, Pinot Noir/Agiorgitiko, Macedonia
33. Argyros Estate, ”Cuvée Nykteri” 2018, Assyrtiko, Santorini
34. Athanasiou Winery, ”Thronos” 2020, Agiorgitiko, Nemea
35. Tiniakoi Ampelones, ”Clos Stegasta” Mavrotragano 2019, Tinos
36. Kir Yianni, ”Diaporos” 2017, Xinomavro/Syrah, Imathia
37. Terrasea Winery – Mikra Thira, ”Terrasea”, Assyrtiko/Aidani, Santorini
38. Ktima Zafeiraki, ”Terracotta” 2020, Limniona, Tyrnavos
39. Dougos Winery, Rapsani Old Vines 2018, Xinomavro blend, Rapsani
40. Ktima Gerovassiliou, Chardonnay 2020, Epanomi
41. Tetramythos Winery, ”Laurier Noir Nature” 2020, Mavrodaphne, Peloponnese
42. Volcanic Slopes Vineyards, ”Pure” 2018, Assyrtiko, Santorini
43. Domaine Sigalas, Mavrotragano 2020, Cyclades
44. Sant’Or, Santameriana Skin Contact 2021, Peloponnese
45. Douloufakis Winery, ”Dafnios” 2016, Vidiano, Crete
46. Domaine Sigalas, ”Kavalieros” 2020, Assyrtiko, Santorini
47. Sarris, ”Panochori Old Vines” 2021, Robola, Cephalonia
48. Gavalas Winery, ”Natural Ferment” 2020, Assyrtiko, Santorini
49. Dougos Winery, ”Meth’ Imon L” 2020, Limniona, Thessaly
50. Domaine Paterianakis, Vidiano 2020, Crete & Terrasea Winery – Mikra Thira, Santorini 2020, Assyrtiko/Aidani, Santorini
Ακολουθούν οι νικητές των επιμέρους κατηγοριών του 50 GGW:
Sweet Wines
Argyros Estate, Vinsanto Late Release 2002, Santorini
Artemis Karamolegos, Winery, Vinsanto 2004, Santorini
Domaine Skouras, ”Titanas” 2013, Mavrostypho, Peloponnese
Momemvasia Winery, Monemvasia-Malvasia 2012, Peloponnese
Argyros Estate, Vinsanto First Release 2014, Santorini
Ritinitis Wines
Troupis Winery, ”Pitys Ritinitis” 2021, Assyrtiko, Peloponnese
Gikas Winery, ΄΄Pine Forest” 2019, Assyrtiko, Attica
Kechris Winery, ”Τear of the Pine” 2020, Assyrtiko, Macedonia
Assyrtikos
Gaia Wines, ”Ammonite” 2020, Assyrtiko, Santorini
Argyros Estate, ”Cuvée Monsignori” 2019, Assyrtiko, Santorini
Artemis Karamolegos Winery, ”34” 2019, Assyrtiko, Santorini
Indigenous Whites
Lyrarakis Wines, ”Dafni Psarades” 2021, Crete
Strataridakis Winery, Moschato Spinas 2021, Crete
Amargiotakis Winery, Thrapsathiri 2020, Crete
International Varieties Whites
Ktima Gerovassiliou, Chardonnay 2020, Epanomi
Domaine Skouras, ‘’Cuvee Larsinos’’ 2021, Viognier, Peloponnese
Avantis Estate, ‘’Blessed Time’’ 2020, Viognier, Central Greece
White blends
Ktima Biblia Chora, ‘’Ovilos’’ 2021, Assyrtiko/Semillon, Pangeon
Ktima Pavlidis, ‘’Thema’’ 2021, Assyrtiko/Sauvignon Blanc, Drama
Vriniotis Winery, ‘’Iama’’ 2021, Assyrtiko/Malagousia, Evia
Great Value Whites
Kanakaris Winery, ”10^3” Roditis 2021, Aigialeia
Douloufakis Winery, ”Dafnios” 2020, Vidiano, Crete
Skevofylax Winery, ”Karydies” White 2021, Assyrtiko, Kos
Xinomavros
Alpha Estate, ”Ecosystem Xinomavro Reserve Vieilles Vignes Single Block
Barba Yannis” 2018, Xinomavro, Amyndeo
Oenops Wines, Xinomavro 2020, Greece
Wine Art Estate, ”Idisma Drios Xi” 2017, Xinomavro, Macedonia
Agiorgitikos
Lafazanis Winery, ”Geometria” 2021, Agiorgitiko, Peloponnese
Athanasiou Winery, ”Thronos” 2020, Agiorgitiko, Nemea
Strofilia, ”Rare Earths Black Cone” 2020, Agiorgitiko, Nemea
Indigenous Reds
Gentilini Winery & Vineyards, ”Iri’s Vineyard” 2021, Mavrodaphne,
Cephalonia
Diamantakis Winery, ”Petali” Liatiko 2019, Liatiko, Crete
Ktima Zafeiraki, Limniona 2019, Tyrnavos
International Varieties Reds
Avantis Estate, ”Collection” 2017, Syrah, Evia
Ktima Biblia Chora, ‘’Sole’’ 2020, Pinot Noir, Macedonia
Ktima Mega Spileo, Cabernet Sauvignon Wild Ferment 2013, Achaia
Red blends
Kokotos Estate, Kokotos Estate 2017, Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Attica
Spanoudis Winery, ”Ventum” 2019, Xinomavro/Merlot, Paiko
Manolesakis Winery, ”Pelagia” 2018, Pinot Noir/Agiorgitiko, Macedonia
Great Value Reds
Lafazanis Winery, ”Geometria” 2021, Agiorgitiko, Peloponnese
Diamantakis Winery, ”Petali” 2019, Liatiko, Crete
Alexakis, Kotsifali 2019, Crete
Roses
Troupis Winery, ”Route Gris” 2021, Moschofilero, Arcadia
Troupis Winery, ”Tomi Rose” 2021, Moschofilero, Arcadia
Troupis Winery, ”Fteri” 2021, Agiorgitiko/Moschofilero, Peloponnese
Minimal Intervention Wines
Tetramythos Winery, ”Laurier Noir Nature” 2020, Mavrodaphne,Peloponnese
Domaine Apostolidi, ”Bulles des coteaux” 2019, Assyrtiko, Macedonia
Chatzivariti, ”Spin” 2019, Negoska, Paiko