Orivatis Blue
Orivatis Blue brings together two grapes that do very different jobs. Assyrtiko contributes the line, citrus drive and mineral tension; Chardonnay fills out the middle with peach, green apple and a softer, lightly oily texture. The fruit comes from contracted vineyards in Fthiotida, within the viticultural zone of Central Greece.
Each variety is handled separately. Pre-fermentation extraction is followed by alcoholic fermentation at controlled, graded temperatures, preserving the distinct character of both grapes. The two tanks are blended only after fermentation, then the wine rests for two months on its lees with periodic stirring.
Pale lemon with green highlights, it opens on grapefruit, bergamot, green apple, peach, lime and unripe pineapple, with gentle herbal notes underneath. The palate is fresh and medium-bodied, balancing crisp acidity with a light oily feel. Serve at 9–10°C with roast chicken and zucchini, grilled fish, roasted vegetables or vegetable pasta.
| Vintage | 2025 |
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| Type | Dry White |
| Unit Size | 75cl |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Central Greece, Fthiotida |
| Varieties | 50% Assyrtiko, 50% Chardonnay |
| Vinification | Pre-fermentation extraction under controlled conditions; each variety fermented separately at graded temperatures, then blended |
| Aging | 2 months on the lees with periodic stirring |
| Alcohol | 12.5%–13.5%, depending on vintage |
| Serving Temperature | 9–10°C |
| Food Pairing | Chicken with zucchini, roasted vegetables, fish or vegetable pasta |
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The producer
Greek varieties come with baggage. Some are famous. Some are misunderstood. Others barely register outside the places where they grow. Vasiliki Akriotou approaches them without much interest in those old hierarchies.
Founded in 2015 after decades of work as an oenologist, Akriotou Microwinery is built around small-scale vinification and the idea that each grape deserves the right place and the right treatment. Savatiano is central to that story, particularly the old vines around Mount Kithairon, but it is not the whole story. Assyrtiko, Malagouzia, Aidani and rarer Greek varieties all form part of a wider exploration of what contemporary Greek wine can be when reputation stops dictating the result … Read more
