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New Wave Greek Wines: Zafeirakis New Age Limniona 2018
January 14, 2021 2 min read

New Wave Greek Wines: Zafeirakis New Age Limniona 2018

By Yiannis Karakasis MW 

Greek whites are steadily on their way up. From the textural and aromatic virtues of Vidiano and Robola to the saltiness of Assyrtiko, with some stardust from Moschofilero and Malagousia, wines made from these varieties have often made a loud statement on the international markets. Elegance is the quality that has increasingly been adopted by Greek winemakers. Albeit, the shift for Greek reds has been slower, and they have often been criticised for heavy use of oak and overipeness. 

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