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Stamnaki Assyrtiko 2024

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Style: Dry, light-bodied white; crisp and fruit-forward with lively acidity and a clean mineral finish
Grapes & Terroir: 100% Assyrtiko; limestone soils, average vine age 17 years; organically farmed vineyards in the Peloponnese, mainland Greece; PGI Peloponnese
Winemaking: Cool stainless steel fermentation; no malolactic conversion; unfined or minimally processed; low intervention throughout
Serving temperature & decanting: Serve at 46-50°F; no decanting needed
Pairing: Grilled whole branzino with lemon
Similar to: Muscadet sur lie, Vermentino di Sardegna, unoaked Assyrtiko from Santorini

Stamnaki Assyrtiko 2024 is a dry white wine produced under the Stamnaki label by Denthis, the cooperative project of small family growers organized by Greek wine importer Eklektikon. The grapes are 100% Assyrtiko sourced from organically farmed vineyards in the Peloponnese region of mainland Greece, grown on limestone soils at an average vine age of 17 years. Vinification is straightforward: cold stainless steel fermentation with no malolactic conversion, preserving the variety's natural acidity and fruit profile. Stamnaki Assyrtiko 2024 is bottled under PGI Peloponnese at 12% ABV.

We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

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Important Compliance Requirements

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If you'd like to receive a refund for a package that was returned to us after FedEx made three delivery attempts, we can do that but we must keep a $20 refund fee; FedEx charges us a lot of money for returns, unfortunately, I can't stress this enough.

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Heat/Frost damage

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Producer profile

Stamnaki

Stamnaki is the house label of Eklektikon, a New York-based Greek wine importer focused exclusively on small family producers across Greece. The name "Stamnaki" translates as "wine jug" in Greek, and the range is designed as an ode to indigenous Greek varieties through simple and honest monovarietal vinifications. Each wine in the lineup is made from a single variety, presented without winemaking embellishment, with the goal of communicating the character of the grape and its region as directly as possible.

Denthis is the producer name for the Stamnaki wines, organized as a cooperative of small family wineries brought together by Eklektikon, whose mission is to revitalize indigenous Greek varietals vinified traditionally and with minimal intervention. Denthis is also described as the oldest appellation in the world, a reference to the ancient winemaking history of the Peloponnese region where the grapes are sourced. The vineyards used for the Assyrtiko are organically farmed, with Eklektikon working to consolidate fruit from multiple small growers who share their commitment to low-input agriculture.

In the cellar, the approach is intentionally straightforward. Farming is done organically and the wine is made in cool stainless steel tanks to preserve acidity and freshness. There is no malolactic conversion, no oak contact, and no attempt to reshape the grape's natural profile. The result is a wine that reflects the Peloponnesian expression of Assyrtiko: juicier and more approachable than the volcanic Santorini version, but with the variety's structural acidity and saline minerality intact.

Eklektikon's broader portfolio covers multiple indigenous Greek varieties under the Stamnaki label, including Agiorgitiko, Moschofilero, and Roditis, all sourced from family growers across different sub-regions of the Peloponnese. The project is positioned as an entry point into serious Greek wine, built around transparency of origin and variety.

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Wine region

Peloponnese, Greece

The Peloponnese is a large peninsula in southern Greece, connected to the mainland by the Isthmus of Corinth and bordered by the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean seas. It is the largest vineyard area in Greece, accounting for around 31% of national wine production, and encompasses eight main sub-regions: Argolis, Arcadia, Achaia, Ilia, Corinthia, Laconia, Messinia, and Kefalonia. The landscape is predominantly mountainous, with several significant ranges running across the peninsula, and most viticulture takes place on hillside and high-altitude sites where soils are thin and well-drained.

The two most highly regarded PDO appellations, Nemea and Mantinia, are located on the eastern side, with vineyards planted at altitudes that reach as high as 2,500 ft above sea level. Despite the proximity to the Aegean Sea, the climate in these areas is more continental than Mediterranean, and winters are decidedly colder than in lower-lying areas of Greece.

Soils vary considerably across the peninsula. Limestone is common in the higher zones, contributing the mineral character and structural acidity that defines the better white wines of the region. Clay and sandy loam appear at lower elevations, producing softer, more fruit-forward styles.

The Peloponnese is best known internationally for Agiorgitiko, the red grape behind the Nemea PDO, and Moschofilero, the aromatic white behind Mantinia. Assyrtiko, historically associated with the volcanic island of Santorini, has also found a successful footing here on the mainland. Grown at elevation in a more sheltered, continental environment, it produces wines that are less bracing and more fruit-forward than the island style, while retaining the variety's characteristic acidity and salinity.

The region has a growing number of producers working with organic viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking, led in part by importers and cooperatives committed to showcasing indigenous varieties at accessible price points. PGI Peloponnese is the primary designation used for varietal wines that fall outside the stricter PDO rules.

Frequently asked question

When is my order shipping?

We are doing your best to ship your order in 2-3 business days.

We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

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Do I have to sign upon delivery?

Yes, someone 21 years or older must sign for the package.

Signature on delivery is mandatory for wine deliveries. Please make sure someone is at the shipping address to sign for the package.

If applicable, please consider delivering the package to a business address to ensure someone is available to sign for the package.

We also have the option of delivering the package to a Carrier's store for pickup. Please reach out to us to coordinate.

Carrier will try to delivery a package up to three times before returning the package to us.

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What if I miss a delivery?

Worry not, we have options, but please read carefully.

If you miss a delivery and a package gets returned to us we have two options:

1) Reship the package right away: due to the very high cost of shipping and returns, we must charge a re-shipping fee to be determined based on package size and shipping destination.

2) Consolidate the returned package with your next order: this option is free of charge and it's the most popular option.

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