Remarkable results for SANTO WINES at the 16th Thessaloniki International Wine Competition with a total of 5 medals: 1 Grand Gold, 3 Golds and 1 Silver. Undeniably, the stars have been the SANTORINI VINSANTOs hitting pure gold. One of the two Grand Golds given at the Competition was won by VINSANTO 12 years of aging, while Gold medals were attributed to all the labels of the family (2008, 4 and 8 years of aging), set
This Monday, 8 February 2016, SHOP GREEK WINE invites us to the first “Private Greek Wine Dinner” at the Vintage Conservatory. A fantastic journey with over 12 top Greek wines, paired with 3 dishes by Chef Andrew. It is a joy to have on the line up our Rapsani Reserve from Mount Olympus, as well as Santorini Assyrtiko Grande Reserve and Santorini Vinsanto by Santo Wines. For reservations, please visit ht
The last 2015 issue of Wine Advocate was dedicated to Big Greek Reds. From 100% Xinomavro to the traditional Rapsani blend, we had the joy to provide an array of our wines to this grand tasting. The result was some impressive scores that hightlighted the exceptional quality – price ratio of our wines and the impressive ageing of our older vintages. Wines from Rapsani: RAPSANI 2012 – 89 pts RAPSANI BIO 2013 –
[ TSANTALI Results and Estimations / Issued 11 September 2015 ] 2015 has been a good year regarding the weather conditions in the vast majority of our vineyards in Northern Greece (Halkidiki, Mount Athos, Rapsani, Naoussa). The main characteristics have been: The mild winter which prompted to a timely growth cycle (bud break) Flowering and fruit set stages took place with water reserves from sufficient rainfall in M
The August 2015 issue of the acclaimed WINE & SPIRITS magazine hailed a moment of pride for our Rapsani wines. Rapsani Grande Reserve 2009, the flagship of Tsantali Rapsani family, was awarded with an impressive 94 points, the highest score of all red wines from Greece tasted. In fact that score had been the highest overall and given to Rapsani Grande Reserve 2009 and two white wines from Santorini (Sigalas and G
“…wouldn’t it be lovely if we all went out of our way to buy a bottle or two of Greek wine over the next couple of weeks? Not because we have delusions of being heroes to the Greek economy, but to show our brilliant Greek wine-loving friends we’re thinking of them.. AND, for goodness sake, because every time I try a new Greek wine I’m ALWAYS glad I did”. VINSPIRE UK chooses “
As the National Selection Procedure is concluded, the list of the “Ambassador Wines” for 2015 New Wines from Greece Campaing is finally set. Very proud to see that our wines hold a prominent position for yet another year. Our Ambassador Wines Tsantali ABATON 2007 Dry red wine from Mount Athos (PGI) – Cabernet Sauvignon and Limnio – Category: Blends Tsantali RAPSANI RESERVE 2011 Dry red wine fr
“You probably haven’t heard much about Xinomavro, Krassato and Stavroto grapes, but they ARE palate pleasers”. This is how Yves Mailloux, the acclaimed Quebecois wine blogger, introduces our RAPSANI 2012 as one of the “Top 15 Wines from 11-13$ available at SAQ Canada” at Huffington Post Quebec. His selection was made out of 135 wines in total based on the criteria of quality-price ratio
Bringing home the Gold is one thing; bringing home the Gold and the “Best Red Wine from Greece” distinction is another. Our Rapsani Reserve 2012 has done a remarkable job at MUNDUS VINI 2015 carrying on the proven track record of the Tsantali family’s wines from Mount Olympus. So… pick your fav god -Zeus, Poseidon, Apollo, Hera, Athena, Aprodite- and step into their shoes (oops… sandals)
Wine is fun as well so… LetS all vote in favour of our snowy Mount Athos vineyard that made it to the shortlist of WINERIST’s Best Wintry Vineyard Photo. The competition is tough with 13 amazingly beautifull photos from all over the world. Click on the link http://www.winerist.com/blog/entry/13-incredible-winter-vineyard-instagram-photos And VOTE for #7!
