Apla Dry White Wine

Apla Dry White Wine brings together three cornerstone Greek varieties — Malagousia, Assyrtiko, and Roditis — in a single blend that captures the breadth of Greece's indigenous viticulture. Each grape contributes a distinct layer: Assyrtiko delivers the structure and citrus edge, Malagousia the stone-fruit aromatics, and Roditis a soft herbal undercurrent. The result is a wine that reads as unmistakably Greek without relying on a single varietal's signature, a snapshot of the country's white-wine range in one bottle. The wine is produced in Greece, where these three varieties have deep regional roots — Assyrtiko from Santorini's volcanic soils, Malagousia revived from near-extinction in the 1970s, and Roditis cultivated widely across the Peloponnese and central Greece. The blend is vinified to preserve freshness and aromatic clarity, emphasizing the bright acidity and fruit-forward character that define modern Greek white winemaking. In the glass, it shows a lively lemon-green hue, signaling the wine's youth and vibrancy. On the palate, Apla Dry White unfolds with aromas of lemon, lime, green apple, apricot, and white-fleshed peach, backed by white flowers and citrus blossom. The herbal note runs quietly underneath, tying the fruit together without stepping forward. The texture is moderate in weight, with a balanced, fruity finish that mirrors the nose. Pair it with grilled fish, Greek salads with feta and olive oil, or roasted vegetables with lemon and oregano — the wine's citrus drive and structure hold up to bold flavors and olive-oil richness. It's also clean enough to drink on its own as an aperitif on a warm evening. Apla Dry White Wine is available for pickup at Off Premise Chicago, 1128 W Armitage Ave in Lincoln Park, with local Chicago delivery and nationwide shipping.