Porto Carras Blanc de Blanc

Domaine Porto Carras is one of the most influential Greek wineries of the last 50 years. Originally conceived by the viticulture department of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and assisted by the Ministry of Agriculture, the Porto Carras winery was built in 1970 on the limestone slopes of Mount Meliton near Halkidiki. Today it is surrounded by 450 hectares of vineyards boasting 26 different international and indigenous grape varieties. The renowned Bordeaux oenologist Emile Peynaud (regarded by many as the father of modern winemaking) consulted from an early stage, helping to create the first Greek Cabernet Sauvignon to achieve international acclaim. Today the estate is fully certified as organic, and the winery and vineyards have undergone significant restructuring to ensure this great producer remains at the forefront of the Greek wine industry.

The vines for this wine grow organically at 300-400 metres above sea level on steep schist soils. The altitude allied to the maritime influence tempers the heat of the summer, while the sea breezes and dry climate create perfect conditions for healthy vines

Their delicious Blanc de Blancs is a blend of unoaked Athiri, Rhoditis and  Assyrtiko, the three grapes combining effectively to produce a medium weight dry white, with appealing flavours of yellow plum, honeysuckle, citrus and white peach, a creamy textured mid palate leading to a crisp finish.