Domaine Biblia Chora
With professionalism and a discriminating taste for detail
The ownership of Biblia Chora – which, for now, is the only Greek wine imported into Bulgaria – is divided between two Greek oenologists – Vassilis Tsaktsaralis and Vangelis Gerovassiliou – who make all the cellar's wines.
Tsaktsaralis' reputation as a talented wine-maker precedes him, and with due reason. His wines are modern in their production style, while retaining a classic approach and a flair for experimenting. Gerovassiliou has previously established his name with his own winery Domaine Gerovassiliou.
Biblia Chora (also spelt Vivlia Hora) is beautiful and impressive – it could easily be called a temple of wine. The edifice carries the entire charm of classic Europe, while at the same time constructed to be maximally becoming for a winery.
While proving to be ideally situated for both red and white varietals, the two owners have a penchant for the native white varietal assyrtiko. It is on this grape that their best wines are based, often in a blend with sauvignon blanc, chardonnay or semillon.
Assyrtiko, which is typical of northern Greece, is associated with aromas of lemon and fresh grass – by which it recalls sauvignon blanc. The two varietals complement each other well, a natural marriage of sorts.
On principle, the region around Kavala is where the red ksinomavro is grown, but the two oenologists prefer more southern, spicy complex and fresh agiorgitiko. For fresh and fruity wines is the style after which they strive.
We tasted the 100 per cent syrah rose. It was a resonant, clean, lively wine with interesting fruit notes and charming violet.
The conception of the winery is like this: for world-known grape sorts present in Greek-Macedonian land to be combined with the best characteristics of local varietals. Such is why wines like Biblia Chora's Ovilos label are designated as being “from the region of Pangeon”. For example, the white Ovilos is a blend of 50 per cent sauvignon blanc and 50 per cent assyrtiko; the red that we tasted was 100 per cent cabernet sauvignon.
Ovilos
Regional white wine from Pangeon 2005. Straw-gold colour and intense nose in which dominates the fresh aromas of basil, mint, grapefruit and spices. Harmonious, with good freshness and structure. In the in-mouth aroma again is perceived mint, basil, tar and grapefruit. Long herby finish. (rating 85/100, 23 leva)
Ovilos
Regional white wine from Pangeon; sauvignon blanc and assyrtiko 2005. Straw-gold with glossiness. Intensive aroma in the nose among which dominate grass, white peach, lime and green pepper. Fresh, light and harmonious, with a medium body, while in the in-mouth aroma appears peach, grassiness and lime. Long, fruity and fresh finish. (rating 85/100)
64008 Kokkinohori; Kavala
Tel: +30 25920 44974
oinopedion@acn.gr
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