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years ago and was the first Mediterranean country to do so. 730.Although Greece makes wine from such international varieties as Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Viognier, its worth looking for bottles that include the local variety, Assyrtiko. This is a white grape of lemony freshness and a mineral finish. The stony nuance is most pronounced when its grown on the volcanic soil of Santorini. 194 1000 BEST WINE SECRETS 731.Sigalas Paris is the leading winemaker on the island of Santorini, producing a range of very interesting, rather exciting wines from organically grown grapes. His white wines made from 100 percent Assyrtiko come in oaked and unoaked styles. The wines of Sigalas Paris have a good balance of extract and tartness, with flavors and aromas of mixed citrus zest and the characteristic earth and mineral flavors derived from Santorinis soil. The oaked versions show well-integrated complexity from the wood. 732.Greek wine is notand likely will never beinexpensive. This is simply because producers are small and economies of scale dictate that production costs remain relatively high. 733.If you see a bottle of Greek wine called Retsina, bear in mind it is flavored with pine-resin and is usually a bit of an

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