COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Santameriana
PRODUCER
Sant'Or Wines
REGION
Peloponnese
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Sant'Or Santameriana is a truly unique expression of Greek winemaking, born from a dedicated effort to revive a nearly extinct indigenous grape. Producer Panagiotis Dimitropoulos of Sant'Or Wines is the sole custodian of the Santameriana variety, named after the village of Santomeri in Achaia, Peloponnese, where it exclusively grows. Sant'Or Wines is a family-owned estate, distinguished as Greece's first Demeter-certified biodynamic winery. Their commitment to minimal intervention and local varieties shines through in this wine, which represents a profound connection to the land and a rich winemaking heritage.
ALCOHOL
11.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Santameriana grape was nearly extinct before Sant'Or Wines revived it, making them the only producer to bottle this variety.
Fact 02
Sant'Or Wines holds the distinction of being the first Demeter-certified biodynamic winery in Greece.
Fact 03
The wine is aged in a combination of clay amphorae and cement eggs, with some amphorae being over 200 years old.
Fact 04
The Santameriana grape is named after the village of Santomeri, the only place in the world where it grows.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Sant'Or Wines practices certified organic and Demeter-certified biodynamic viticulture in their dry-farmed vineyards, located at 400-600 meters altitude on Mount Skollis. The 17-year-old vines yield an average of 3,000 kg. In the cellar, the wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in traditional clay amphorae. A crucial 20-day skin contact period imparts the wine's distinctive orange hue and textural complexity. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 6 months in a combination of clay amphorae (some over 200 years old) and cement eggs. It is bottled unfiltered and unfined, with minimal sulfur additions, preserving its natural character.
