#13 - 2022 Gramina Cuvee des Vignerons, Vassaltis with Yannis Papaeconomou

Santorini holds a special place in the wine world as a Volcanic island where the wines are both distinctive and dramatic. Our discussion unpacks the ‘Kouloura’ - the remarkable vine training method of the island. Then Giannis provided some fantastic details on the challenges and benefits of night harvest. Finally we discuss his approach between ambient and commercial yeast and how this influences the style of his wines. The Gramina Cuvee des Vignerons is a remarkable wine that is both distinctive and energetic.

Chapters

• 0:25 Basket Training
• 14:43 Harvesting at night
• 23:06 Ambient yeast