Description
A delicious white blend from the talented Tsimbidi family plying their trade at the picturesque southern tip of the Peloponnese. The winery was founded by chemist Yorgos Tsimbidi and his wife Ellie, but when I visited in spring of 2025 it was clear the reins are being passed to their two talented daughters, Marilena and Anastasia, both trained enologists. The blend is the native 50% Kydonitsa, 50% Assyrtiko. Kydonitsa is not widely known outside this part of Greece. The name means "little quince", and in fact the wine reminded me a bit of Loire Valley Chenin Blanc, which also can suggest quince in its flavor profile. Fermented in stainless steel, the wine spends 5–6 months on the lees with occasional stirring. - Peter Granoff, Master Sommelier
