The great white Greek grape Assyrtiko is having a new lease of life around the world, thanks to interest from winemakers as far flung as Australia (Peter Barry is one of its biggest fans) and drinkers on both sides of The Atlantic. It's original home is the stunning Greek island of Santorini where, despite the hot climate, it has adapted to retain relatively high acidity, which gives its fresh taste when youthful and preserves it as a great wine to age too. If you're looking for the ideal white to drink with seafood, here it is. Also a great aperitif white.

The black grape of Mavrodaphne is native to Northern Peloponnese. It is commonly used to create a sweet fortified wine known as Mavrodaphne de Patras. The palate of this wine is full of sultana, dates, molasses, and kirch.

Kir Yianni

Wine name: Single Block Tarsanas Assyrtiko

Sub-region: Florina

Region: Macedonia

Country: Greece

Style: Still - Dry (below 5 g/L residual sugar)

Organic / Fairtrade / Biodynamic

100% Assyrtiko

Tasting notes:

Charming anise, sweet baking spice note with almond, fresh lemon and grapefruit finish.

A deliciously bright and refreshing Assyrtiko from Greek Macedonia. Kir-Yianni are one of the finest producers in Greece (and they recently became owner-managers of Sigalas from Santorini too). This is Kir-Yianni's own mainland version of a steel fermented Assyrtiko. From very poor and sandy soils lying at quite a high elevation (700m), it boasts a wonderful volume of aroma and a fine, bracing acidity. It's a great example and superb value at this price.