Sauvignon Blanc Cara 2024 – Rare Earths from Strofilia Winery is a crisp, expressive white wine that immediately stands out for its intense tropical aromas and precise varietal character — a level of finesse rarely encountered in Greek expressions of Sauvignon Blanc. A delicate touch of acacia barrel ageing enhances the aromatic harmony and completes its distinctive style. As part of Strofilia’s premium “Rare Earths” collection, this is a wine of remarkable quality and elegance, well worth discovering.

Strofilia is one of Greece’s most historic and enduring wineries, with a story that began in 1980. Two friends, Yiannis Maltezos and Achilleas Lampsidis, both electrical engineers at the time, turned their passion for wine into a lifelong pursuit. In 1982, they bottled their first wine in the old family press — which featured a traditional strofilia (grape press) — and the name stuck. Soon after, they founded the winery in Anavyssos, Attica. In 2000, they expanded with a second winery in Asprokambos, Nemea, where they introduced the innovative Lyra training system. Since 2020, oenologist Yiannis Ligas has joined the team, ushering in a new era of dynamism and international recognition for Strofilia.

Strofilia was a pioneer in the vineyard, being the first winery in Nemea to adopt the Lyra system. This vertical trellising method allows for better sun exposure and airflow, leading to more consistent ripening and, ultimately, higher-quality wines — the foundation of the Rare Earths collection.

Sauvignon Blanc Cara 2024 is the fifth wine in this premium range. The grapes are sourced from vineyards on the Stymphalian plateau, where cool-climate conditions and limestone soils shape the wine’s character. Cold pre-fermentation maceration and low-temperature fermentation helped preserve the variety’s aromatic intensity and fruit purity. The wine was then aged for around four months in first- and second-use acacia barrels, with regular batonnage, adding texture and complexity.

Nothing about this wine is accidental. The result is a Sauvignon Blanc with rich texture and a beautifully defined varietal profile — ready to shine alongside a seafood risotto.