I have never tried Greek wine before, so Bakalaki Greek Wine Dinner with Ktima Gerovassiliou, organised by Angra, makes me go, "I got to attend this dinner." And seems like lots of people have the same thoughts since the area allocated for this event is full house.
The Greek wines are actually very good, with an additional unique flair: a result of the wines being made from Greek grape varieties. And they go so well with the good hearty food at Bakalaki. So this wine dinner is really a peek into the wonderful niche world of Greek beverageology.
Ktima Gerovassiliou Xinomavro Rose 2024, made from Maccdonia's Xinomavro grape variety is interestingly made by taking out the red skins halfway through the process to yield the beautiful salmon colour and unique taste. This wine features a soft spark in taste with clean finish, is creamy yet light at the same time. It tastes lovingly unique with hint of berries, soft tannins and an iota of savoury taste. It tastes sweeter with appetisers. I especially love the pita bread with Tzatziki
Ktima Gerovassiliou Malagousia 2025, made from Malgousia grapes, is amazingly unique and refreshing. It just simply tastes different from any other white wines, in a very good way. It has the fruity aroma, reminiscent of that of pear, is light and smooth. Definitely my favourite of the night. It will yield stronger, creamier and more savoury taste when paired with the salad.
Ktima Gerovassiliou Avaton 2022, made from three Greek oldest red grape varieties: Limnio, Mavroudi and Mavrotragano, is hailed as some as at the table as the red wine he is waiting for to try again after his trip to Greece. It features notes of spices, is suprisingly creamy for a red, yet light and smooth at the same time. Becomes sweeter when paired with the seafood.
Ktima Gerovassiliou Syrah 2022 features the aroma of ripe fruits with light aroma of oak. And yes, tastes sweeter with the meats.
Ktima Gerovassiliou Museum Red is a proprietary blend of Imnio, Mavroudi, Mavrotragano, Syrah and Merlot, going very weel with the meats too.
Thoughts: Greek Wines are good!
