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Theon Gi

Theon Gi is an organic aged blend of the two most quintessential red varieties of Crete, Kotsifali and Mandilari, in a rich and spicy wine, with powerful tannins.

  • Grower: Stilianou
  • Vintage: 2018
  • Type: Red Dry Wine
  • Grapes: Kotsifali 70% / Mandilari 30%
  • Appellation: PGI Crete
  • Alcohol: 13.00%
  • Bottle: 750ml
  • Viticulture: Dry, Certified Organic
  • Vinification: Stainless steel fermented and aged in French oak barrel for 2 years
  • Tasting Notes: Structured and expressive, with a rustic elegance. Aromas of ripe cherry, black plum, and sun-dried herbs mingle with notes of leather, warm spices, and a gentle earthy undertone. On the palate, it’s vibrant yet composed — bright acidity from the Mandilari balances the softer, rounder Kotsifali. Fine tannins give shape without overpowering, leading to a long, dry finish with echoes of spice and forest floor. A wine rooted in tradition, carrying the depth and soul of the Cretan land.
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Viticulture

  • Dry, Certified Organic
  • Climate: Subtle Winter, humid Fall, breezy Summer with temperature variance
  • Soil: Limestone
  • Vine age: Planted between 1982 and 2011
  • Altitude: 350-400m
  • Slope: 3-15%
  • Planting density: 3,400 plants / ha
  • Yield: 2-3 kg / plant
  • Irrigation: None
  • Spraying: None
  • Harvesting: Manually in plastic crates

Vinification

  • Maceration: 1-month skin contact
  • Press: Soft press
  • Temperature Control: 22-24℃
  • Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tank
  • Malolactic: Naturally completed
  • Maturation: 2 years in French oak barrel
  • Clarification: None
  • Filtration: Paper filter
  • Production: 2,500 lt
  • Alcohol: 13.00%
  • Acidity: 6.0 gr/l
  • RS: 0.0 gr/l
  • Total sulfites: 92.0 mg/l
  • Certification: Organic grapes
  • Bottle: 750ml

Winery

Giannis Stilianou and his teenage son, personally tend to their 3 hectares of organic vineyards, planted only with indigenous Cretan varieties. There is no irrigation or any kind of spraying. The vines are stressed under the hot, Cretan Sun, and then cooled off by the mountain breeze. This shows in the impressive concentration and intense aromatics of the artisanal Stilianou wines.

Region

Crete is the biggest island of Greece, and home to one of the most impressive ancient civilizations, the Minoan.

Heraklion, the fourth largest Greek city and largest city of Crete, is located in the center of the island. It is very picturesque and full of ancient ruins in and around it, spanning thousands of years and many different civilizations, including the Minoan, Byzantine, Venetian, and Arab.

South of Heraklion lies Knossos, the most famous ancient city of Minoan times, with the well preserved and famous homonymous palace, with its bright red pillars and wall art of the time.