{"title":"Gavalas Wines","description":"Wines from Gavalas","products":[{"product_id":"gavalas-santorini-2021-750ml","title":"Gavalas Santorini 2025 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWine maker’s notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe harvest begins in the middle of August. The grapes are brought to the winery, having been carefully placed in crates and baskets, never completely filled so as to avoid any damage that might occur in transportation. Only 25% of the grape juice is extracted. It is then placed in stainless steel tanks where with a cold process it is separated from the lees. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel vats at 18oC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is the most distinctive, dry white wine, characterized by a bright yellow-white colour. On the nose delicate aromas of fruit – pear, lemon and pineapple – are present. On the palate, the wine is smooth, rich, fruity and full-bodied. It has a balanced acidity and a long aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best served chilled at 8-10oC.  An ideal accompaniment to seafood, white meat and light cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Gavalas Winery \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gavalas family has been exclusively engaged in the vinification of the indigenous varieties grown in Santorini, since the end of the 19th century. Up until the 1920s, the family produced wines from grapes grown in their privately-owned vineyards and vinted in their winery (canava) in Megalochori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis production was mainly distributed to customers throughout the island of Santorini as well as being exported to the city of Alexandria, in Egypt. Later on, in the 1930s they started shipping the wine to Athens and Piraeus. The shipping procedure could be well described as a feast. From Canaves, mule – drivers loaded the goat-skins, filled with wine on to their mules, and carried them to the port of Fira, where they were transferred into barrels of 600 kgs (called bombs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the barrels were loaded on to small boats (caiques) and were shipped to Piraeus. After the end of the 2nd World War and for the following 30 years, most of the Brusco wine was sold to the Kaloyannis distillery, where it was distilled into brandy and a lesser quantity was supplied to the Koniordos family and a number of taverns. In contrast, the Vinsanto wine was obtained by the churches and monasteries for Sacramental use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1973 the Gavalas family established its own wine store in Athens which handled exclusively the sales and distribution, throughout Greece, of the main wines of Santorini: Nyhteri, Brusco, Mezzo, Mandilaria, and Vinsanto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the beginning of the 1980s, when the Boutaris company established its own winery on the island, the Gavalas family became the sole supplier of Vinsanto wine to Boutaris for a period of 6 years. For the first time in 1998 the Gavalas family bottled their own production of Vinsanto at their small, but modern winery (canava) in Megalochori. Following the long-standing tradition and experience of three centuries, the Gavalas family has been carrying out the vinification of the island’s indigenous varieties aiming to introduce wines of superior quality and unique characteristics for the international market place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gavalas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42976022135008,"sku":"111196","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/gavalas-santorini_1.jpg?v=1663886980"},{"product_id":"gavalas-voudomato-2020-750ml","title":"Gavalas Voudomato 2020 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp style=\"color: #444343; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #444343; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eAs a result of the devotion and support of indigenous varieties of Santorini, Mr. Gavalas vinified this rosé PGI wine «Voudomato», which took its name from the red grape variety. The grapes are harvested in early to mid-August, followed by short-time extraction, and then vinified in stainless steel tanks under controlled conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #444343; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #444343; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eWine «Voudomato» is characterized by a fruity character, with aromas of fresh cherry and pomegranate. Soft in the mouth, metallic taste, and refreshing acidity with delicate pleasant tannins that integrate the rich body and structure of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #444343; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #444343; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eIt is best served at 8-12oC. Perfectly paired with a big variety of food (seafood, fish, pasta, white meat, and meat with tomato sauce).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gavalas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43329930068192,"sku":"112519","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/gavalas-voudomato_1.jpg?v=1663886979"},{"product_id":"gavalas-posta-2020-750ml","title":"GAVALAS 2024 CYCLADES POSTA WHITE (750ML)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAssyrtiko 60% - Monemvasia 40%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePGI Cyclades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of green apple, citrus and white flowers. Medium body with medium acidity and refreshing aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gavalas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43329934196960,"sku":"112517","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/gavalas-posta_1.jpg?v=1663886978"},{"product_id":"gavalas-enalia-2018-750ml","title":"GAVALAS 2023 (6) GAVALA ENALIA ASSYRTICO (750ML)","description":"\u003cp\u003eType\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry White Wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtected Designation of Origin Santorini\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarieties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssyrtiko 100%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard: ??120+ old vines from selected vineyards in the areas of Pyrgos and Megalochori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine making: Whole bunch pressing. The wine has been matured with fine lees in stainless steel vats for 18-24 months and then for another one 6-12 months in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes: Aromas of stone fruits accompany the typical minerality of Assyrtiko. Full body with high acidity and soft tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood pairings: Fatty fish, oyster, and white meat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgeing potential: 8+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction: 1.300 - 2.700 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gavalas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43329938587872,"sku":"112516","price":96.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/gavalas-enalia_1.jpg?v=1663886976"},{"product_id":"gavalas-nikteri-santorini-2020-750ml","title":"GAVALA 2024 SANTORINI NIKTERI (750ML)","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"wf_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine maker’s notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNychteri is the traditional white wine of Santorini, which is produced from extra matured Assyrtiko grapes. Its designation comes from its traditional wine-making, as in the past the harvest took place during the day and the stomping of the grapes during the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is characterized by high alcohol (more than 14%), remaining sugars and long aging in oak barrels. Its color is gold and its nose of pear and jasmine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest served at 12-14°C. 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