Avantis Historia Red

The Mountrichas family has been growing grapes since 1830, and today Apostolos and his wife Lenga make the wines and run Avantis Estate. The 20 hectare property is located on the island of Evia, just off the East coast of Greece.

A combination of red and white traditional and international varieties are planted, producing both blended and single varietal wines. This estate has a great reputation in Greece as one of the country's most progressive wineries, however was not imported to the UK until 2018.

The rare Mavrokoudoura variety was saved from extinction by Avantis Estate. When added to the classic Rhone blend of Syrah-Grenache, it adds a smoky, spicy note to this, full-bodied  red with soft, juicy bramble fruits, warm spicy notes and a gentle, succulent finish. Superb pairing for hearty red meat dishes and meatballs.