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comes from 60 to 90-year-old vines in Anjou and was aged for 17 months in stainless steel tanks. Its initially “shy” character quickly transforms into an explosion of miner- ality, white-fleshed fruit, white flowers, and flinty notes. Full-bodied, delicious, struc- tured, and gastronomic on the palate, with every sip delivering immense pleasure. € 12,00 (also available at 75ml for € 6.00) rosé 150 ml GIULI Ilia, Peloponnese Drouvas Estate / Agiorgitiko / 2025 / 12,7% Winemaker Julia Drouva first introduced herself to wine lovers through her experi- mental vinifications at the end of the previous decade. At heteroclito, we immediately embraced her persistence, and today her wines are featured in some of Athens’ most acclaimed restaurants. An elegant rosé expression of Agiorgitiko, with a pale ruby color, aromas of cherry and strawberry, and delicate herbal nuances. Full-bod- ied on the palate, with balanced acidity and flavors that faithfully mirror the aromatic profile. Refined finish with hints of butterscotch. € 6.00 KATSAKOULIAS Zakynthos island, Ionian sea Troussas Winery / Katsakoulias / 2025 / 12% Self-rooted vineyards in the village of Machairado are trained in the traditional bush- vine style typical of the island and many ancient Mediterranean vineyards. These old vines possess a unique ability to produce lower yields with richer fruit, purer expres- sion, and a more authentic sense of terroir. Hand-picked, fermented in stainless steel, and aged on its lees for five months. Although the rare Katsakoulias variety was tradi- tionally used for blending rather than as a single-varietal wine, its charming character reveals a refreshing rosé with a playful character and gastronomic intensity, without being austere (pH: 3.34, acidity: 5.10 g/L, residual sugar: 2.0 g/L). Experienced wine- maker Athina Tsoli follows a style that captures the refined and multifaceted microcosm of the island, in the past called by the Venetians the “Flower of the East.” € 7.50 LA VINYA DEL BOTER Catalonia, Spain Amor Per La Terra / Xarel.lo - Monastrell - Macabeu - Cab. Franc - Merlot / 2022 / 11,5% Amor Per La Terra (“love for the land”) is an initiative by Jaume Jordà, Salvador Batlle, and Xavi Rutia that goes beyond friendship. It is about love for the land and care for those who cultivate it. From limestone-clay vineyards in Tarragona, the grapes are hand-harvested, undergo short cold maceration in the press, and ferment in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, without fining or added sulfites. A funky, deeply colored rosé with intense pomegranate character that will delight lovers of natural wines. € 8.00 red 150 ml THREE HILLS Corinthia, Peleoponnese Kokotos Estate / Agiorgitiko / 2024 / 12,5% Cosmopolitan yet understated, Giorgos and Anne Kokotos have been crafting qual- ity wines –mainly reds– over the last four decades. Sourced from collaborating growers in Nemea and following organic farming protocols, Three Hills is an every- day red fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged for four months in used French oak barrels. Bright ruby color, with an inviting aromatic profile of plum and sour cherry complemented by spice notes. Elegant and juicy on the palate, with rounded tannins and a pleasant fruity finish. € 5,50 PERAMARÉ Ikaria island, Aegean sea Karimalis Winery / Fokiano / 2025 / 13,5% Legend has it that Dionysus, the god of wine, was born in Ikaria. Wild and laid-back, famous for the longevity of its inhabitants, the island remains one of the few authen- tic places left in the Aegean. As locals say, “You do not choose Ikaria; Ikaria chooses you.” Giorgos Karimalis began reviving indigenous grape varieties in the 1990s and, together with his daughter Iliana, has become a worthy ambassador of the island’s wine tradition. The carefree, summery, light-red Peramaré makes its debut at hete- roclito, standing out for its freshness and aromas of blood orange and grapefruit. The ultimate glou-glou wine! € 7.00 MAVRO KALAVRYTINO TETRAMYTHOS Achaia, Peloponnese Tetramythos Winery / Mavro Kalavrytino / 2025 / 12% The Tetramythos team deserves full credit for bringing the local Mavro Kalavrytino variety into the spotlight. On the slopes of Mount Helmos, above 700 meters, lie some of the country’s most striking vineyards. Fermented and matured in a 5-ton wooden tank, the wine evokes elegant red wines of Central European origin. Aromas of red and black fruits, with notes of smoke. A refined palate dominated by black- berry, plum, mint, and sweet spices. Well-integrated tannins and acidity, with a fla- vorful finish. € 7.00 XINOMAVRO ΝΑΤURE Naoussa-Imathia, Macedonia Thymiopoulos Vineyards / Xinomavro / 2024 / 14% Apostolis Thymiopoulos is the most recognizable Greek winemaker of his genera- tion in the international wine markets. Although he is closely associated with iconic reds such as Earth & Sky, Kaiafas, and Aftorizo. The label Nature (kite) was initially released for export, but it was soon embraced by local naturalistas as well. Aromat- ically, it is a typical expression of the variety, with notes of tomato confit, olive paste, and slight animal nuances. Good balance of tannins and acidity, with a generous finish. In three words, a next-generation Xinomavro in your glass. € 7.00 GOUMENISSA CHATZIVARITIS Goumenissa-Kilkis, Macedonia Chatzivaritis Estate / Xinomavro - Negoska / 2021 / 13,5% The vineyard-rich region of Goumenissa is the smallest protected Xinomavro zone (alongside Naoussa, Amyndeo, and Rapsani), where the variety is blended with at least 20% Negoska, which softens the blend. The name Negoska derives from the Slavic name for Naoussa, Negous. Vaggelis Chatzivaritis and his daughter Chloe have brought remarkable visibility to the appellation, with enduring worth wines. Fermented in wooden tanks, with extended maceration and eight months on the lees before transfer to French oak barrels for an additional twelve months of aging. Deep purple color with brick-red highlights, complex aromas dominated by black- berry and cherry, complemented by spices, tomato, olive, and vanilla. Full-bodied on the palate, with rich tannins and a long finish. € 8.50 INDIGO Val de Loire, France 1006 Vins de Loire / Gamay Saint Romain / 2023 / 12,5% For the past three years, every first Sunday of February at 10 a.m., Pauline wel- comes us to her winery as host of the alternative Chai! fair in Angers. Smiling and passionate, Pauline says of her wines: “Just as the Loire River stretches 1006 kilo- meters from its source to the ocean, I too produce no-intervention wines from grape to glass at the urban winery 1006, reflecting the terroirs of the Loire Valley.” The rare Gamay de Saint-Romain grape (a clone of Gamay Noir) takes its name from Saint- Romain-la-Motte, an important wine village from the 17 th to the 19 th century, neigh- boring a small volcano –hence its nickname, Gamay Volcanique. Hand-harvested, aged 80% in stainless steel and 20% in used barrels for eight months. Aromas of berry tart, licorice caramel, and tobacco leaf. Fine texture and complexity on the palate, with lively acidity, lace-like tannins, and a long finish. € 10.00 (also available at 75ml for € 5.00) desser t s 75 ml HELIOS Heraklio-Crete island, Aegean sea Douloufakis Winery / Liatiko / 2014 / 14,8% A naturally sweet wine (residual sugar 197 g/L) that captures the essence of its "blessed" terroir. After harvest, the grapes are sun-dried for a week, followed by a long fermentation in stainless steel tanks and a 10-year aging process in used French oak barrels. A multifaceted and complex aromatic bouquet of dried fruits, nuts, coffee, cocoa and fig liquer. Exceptional structure, a rich and well-balanced palate, with distinct elements of long aging and a finish of dried apricot. pH: 3.17, acidity: 7.8 g/L, residuals sugars: 168.7 g/L. € 9.00 From selected vineyards in central Greece and with Kiki Akriotou’s oenological guidance, we recommend for € 2.50 /150 ml per glass ELLE (white) Savatiano - Assyrtiko - Muscat LUI (red) Limniona - Merlot Unique value-for-money suggestions, available for purchase at wine cellar prices of 6.80 € and 7.40 € per bottle, respectively. Consumption of products outside this menu is not allowed in these premises.