The Wines of Tinos island

In my previous post (more here) I, quite extensively, discussed the synthesis of producers and wine styles in one of the most promising Greek terroirs. Tinos island. This is exactly what I find intriguing about the island. Since terroir is more or less shared, in Falatados in particular, – as it consists of granitic free drained sand - the excitement arises from the different philosophies of the producers, and how each one tries to express the varieties. 

Assyrtiko and Mavrotragano have paved the way mainly due to the Clos Stegasta wines of the Toinos winery, that have created a cult following. Nevertheless, there is a discussion over other local grapes such as Aspro Potamisi, Mavro Potamisi, Koumariano and Rozaki, the latter a table grape now allowed to be vinified. In the future, these may add some extra spice to the excitement, but, at this point, it is too early to judge. Time will tell.