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Aori, Muscat of Spinas, 2024

White Wine from Greek Islands, Greece
by Aori
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About as far from sweet grapey Moscato as Muscat gets: this is fermented bone dry, and it comes out saline and stony with the floral side kept on a leash. Muscat of Spina is a nearly forgotten Cretan variety named for the mountain village it grows in, and the vines here are ungrafted, densely planted, and roughly a century old, sitting at 750 to 850 meters on black schist in the mountains behind Chania where cold nights hold the acidity. Aori, which means mountain in Cretan dialect, is the project of former sommelier Aimilios Andrei and oenologist and viticulturist Dimitris Skouras, who aim to add as little as possible without giving up precision. Fermentation and aging happen in stainless steel and ceramic Clayver eggs, with no wood at all. About 4,000 bottles were made, at 12% alcohol. A good bottle for anyone convinced they don't like Muscat.

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Robert Parker

91 points

"The Aóri 2024 Muscat of Spina reflects the challenging dry conditions of the vintage, showing a more evolved and textured profile than the 2025 release. Aromas of honey, toasted nuts and crème brûlée emerge alongside the variety's floral character, while the palate is broader and richer in feel. The wine sacrifices some of the vibrant acidity and precision seen in cooler years. A subtle stony character runs through the wine, reminding me of the rugged mountain vineyards from which it originates." —Monica Larner

More about Aori

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Muscat

  • Vintage

    2024

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Elegant , Juicy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled sea bream with lemon, fried calamari or whitebait, taramasalata and a meze spread, goat cheese salads, green papaya salad, or a plate of raw oysters.

Tasting Profile

Jasmine and orange blossom over white peach and melon, with a honeyed note that never turns sweet. Bone dry and light to medium in body, with brisk acidity and a slightly waxy texture. The finish is stony and salty, and it lingers.