Dougos, Meth'Imon Acacia 2021

Dougos Winery sits in the foothills of Mount Olympus, and if that address sounds dramatic, the wines back it up. This is native Assyrtiko with a splash of Sauvignon Blanc, fermented and aged in large acacia barrels — a choice that matters, because acacia gives texture and a gentle aromatic lift without the vanilla freight of oak. The result is a white that's creamy and expressive but never flabby, with Assyrtiko's characteristic mineral edge cutting through the richness and keeping the finish clean and alive. Floral, a little tropical, and with a faint sweetness from the wood that integrates rather than dominates — this is a genuinely interesting wine from a producer who clearly knows what they're doing. Drink it alongside grilled prawns, herb-roasted chicken, or a creamy seafood pasta.