Ekho White 2022

Wine description

Ekho Bianco 2022 is a Mediterranean white wine with a strong Aegean identity, defined by a tense, vertical and deeply mineral profile. It represents one of the most direct expressions of the character of the Greek island territories, where wind, poor soils and extreme climate shape grapes with great aromatic concentration and natural acidic tension.

The wine is distinguished by a strong saline imprint and a linear structure that evolves progressively in the glass. The palate is energetic, essential yet layered, with a clear mineral drive that accompanies the entire tasting experience.

Wine history

Ekho Bianco 2022 comes from the Ekho project, dedicated to the enhancement of Greek indigenous grape varieties and historic vineyard areas that are often marginal but of extremely high qualitative value. The goal of the project is to recover authentic local identities and translate them into wines that are modern while remaining faithful to their origin.

The 2022 vintage represents a particularly pure expression of this philosophy, favoring tension, immediacy and territorial character over any stylistic intervention.

Vineyard

The vineyards used for Ekho Bianco 2022 are located in difficult, windy areas, often characterized by poor, limestone or rocky soils. The extreme climatic conditions naturally reduce yields but significantly increase aromatic concentration and phenolic quality.

The grapes Potamisi, Aidani and Karaibraim are cultivated using traditional and respectful methods, with minimal intervention and a strong focus on vegetative balance. The goal in the vineyard is not quantity, but pure territorial expression through the fruit.

Winery

In the winery, Ekho Bianco 2022 is produced with an essential and low-intervention approach. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel to preserve freshness, aromatic precision and varietal integrity.

No invasive techniques are used: the work focuses on preserving the wine’s natural tension and territorial expressiveness. A short lees contact may be used to add structure and depth without compromising its linear profile.

Tasting notes

Light straw yellow color, bright and luminous.
The nose reveals fresh citrus, yellow stone fruit, Mediterranean herbs and strong iodine and mineral notes.
The palate is tense, savory and vertical, with vibrant acidity, great freshness and a long, saline and persistent finish.

Food pairings

Ekho Bianco 2022 is a gastronomic and highly versatile wine, ideal for Mediterranean seafood cuisine. It pairs perfectly with grilled fish, shellfish, seafood, light fried dishes and fish-based pasta courses.

Its acidity and saline character also make it suitable for more structured or savory dishes, where a wine is needed that can cleanse the palate while supporting complexity without overpowering the food.

Key information

• Type: white wine
• Vintage: 2022
• Grapes: Potamisi, Aidani, Karaibraim
• Alcohol: around 13%
• Vinification: stainless steel
• Style: fresh, savory, mineral, vertical
• Serving temperature: 10–12°C
• Contains sulphites

Meta description

Ekho Bianco 2022 is a tense Mediterranean Aegean white wine made from Potamisi, Aidani and Karaibraim grapes, with strong minerality and freshness, ideal for seafood and Mediterranean cuisine.

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Ekho Wines: the authentic echo of ancestral vineyards of the Aegean Sea

The history of Ekho Wines

Ekho Wines was born as a visionary project aimed at giving voice back to ancient and forgotten Greek vineyards, transforming agricultural memory into a contemporary wine expression. Founded in 2020 by winemaker Lefteris Anagnostou, the project takes shape across the Aegean islands, particularly Lemnos and Naxos, territories rich in millennia-old winemaking traditions. The core idea is both simple and powerful: to recover historic vineyard plots and restore dignity to indigenous grape varieties at risk of disappearing.

From the very beginning, Ekho Wines stands out for its clear and consistent vision, connecting small local growers with a modern and international narrative of Greek wine. The name “Ekho”, meaning echo, perfectly reflects the mission: to amplify and carry forward the authentic voice of the land. Each wine becomes a living testimony, a liquid story rooted in tradition while looking ahead.

The winery is not driven by global market trends, but by the desire to enhance identity and uniqueness. Production is limited and deeply linked to each vintage, without standardization. This approach makes Ekho Wines a reference for those seeking authenticity and expressive depth.

Ekho Wines is not just a producer, but a guardian of Mediterranean agricultural memory, capable of transforming the past into a contemporary resource of exceptional value.

Vineyard philosophy: heroic viticulture and indigenous varieties

The vineyard philosophy of Ekho Wines is based on heroic, artisanal, and deeply territorial viticulture, where every action is guided by respect for nature. The grapes come exclusively from indigenous Greek varieties, often rare, cultivated on small plots across the Aegean islands.

Many of these vineyards are old, often over 50 years, and trained using traditional methods such as bush vines, perfectly adapted to extreme climatic conditions. In several cases, these are ungrafted vines, offering greater authenticity and aromatic depth.

The soils, often volcanic or sandy, combined with constant sea winds, create unique growing conditions. Yields are naturally low, but the quality and concentration of the grapes are outstanding.

The goal is not to alter nature, but to accompany it, allowing each vineyard to express its own identity freely. This balance between human and environment is the true strength of the Ekho project.

The vineyard becomes a place of memory and expression, where each vine tells a story of resilience and adaptation.

Winemaking approach: minimal intervention, maximum expression

In the cellar, Ekho Wines follows a philosophy consistent with its vineyard practices: minimal intervention and maximum respect for the raw material. Fermentations occur spontaneously, thanks to indigenous yeasts naturally present on the grape skins, avoiding any form of aromatic standardization.

This approach allows for authentic wines, where each vintage expresses itself in a unique and unrepeatable way. Vinification is handled with great care, using different vessels such as stainless steel, used wood, or alternative materials depending on the grape variety and desired style.

Aging is always carefully managed to preserve freshness, tension, and territorial identity, avoiding excessive extraction or invasive techniques. These are not constructed wines, but wines that tell a true story.

The cellar becomes a place of sensitive interpretation, where every decision aims to respect the natural balance of the grapes. This results in limited, detail-oriented, and highly distinctive productions.

The outcome is a range of wines that are vibrant, dynamic, and deeply connected to their origin.

Identity and style: the authentic expression of the Mediterranean

The style of Ekho Wines is immediately recognizable for its energy, salinity, and aromatic precision, perfectly reflecting the Aegean terroir. The wines show a strong mineral imprint, combined with notes of Mediterranean herbs, ripe fruit, and saline hints reminiscent of the sea.

Limited production and the focus on lesser-known indigenous varieties contribute to a distinctive identity, far from international standardization. Each bottle is a pure expression of its origin.

These wines are also highly versatile at the table, thanks to their balance and freshness.

Ekho Wines represents a new vision of Greek wine, capable of combining tradition and modernity in an authentic way.

In an increasingly standardized market, this winery stands out as a unique voice: intense, territorial, and deeply Mediterranean.