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Asproudes (Tinaktorogos) RARE GRAPE white

Asproudes is a grape variety that some could say it exists on the “twilight zone” of Greek viticulture. Actually, there is a chance that Asproudes (which is a plural, with «Asprouda» being the singular), might not be a variety but a group of varieties. Certain researchers claim that the name is used as an umbrella term for non identified white varieties, or sub-varieties, used to produce dry white wine. (Source:https://wog.optimedia.gr/articles/asproudes/)

Tinaktorogos is the name of an ancient Greek variety, native to ancient Olympia. The references to ancient Greek literature are many in the "Asproudes" (the archaic name of the Tinaktorogos).
Due to the peculiar behavior of this vine, since the 6th century BC it is also known as Tinaktorogos. (In Greek it means the one who rejects the grapes).
The vine makes a green harvest, that is, during flowering, rejects the largest number of flowers, selectively holding those with the greatest survival advantage.
The bunch of Tinaktorogos has few grapes in relation to other varieties and thus it is well ventilated and gathers alot of sunlight.
The grapes that come to the harvest are translucent and the wine produced is completely transparent and under the sunlight it is flooded with blue-green iridescence.
Wine White, Dry, with delicate aromas and deep aftertaste of freshness. Aged for two years in oak barrels.
Tinaktorogos, it’s a Greek grapes variety old enough to being mentioned by Homer! This special variety produces a transparent white dry wine with opalescence green and yellow sparkles.
Indigenous to area of Ancient Olympia is cultivated uniquely by Ktima Brintziki for the last 23 years.
A unique characteristic of this variety is that during the flowering period casts many flowers and carries a green harvest.
From this unique feature, derives its name.
It is a wine with impressive acidity, and such style, that it will definitely charm those who love round white wines with delicate aromas. 
Lemon Flowers and tropical fruits with a long lasting aftertaste.
It goes well with poultry, salads and white cheese. Best to be Served at 10-12° C.


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Countries grown: Greece