Winemaker Notes
This wine highlights both the Assyrtiko grape and its unique plot with a restrained, minimal-intervention approach—primarily stainless steel fermentation, with a subtle portion aged in old barrels to soften the vibrant acidity. Despite its bold acid backbone and alcohol, Ammonite achieves elegant balance and complexity, with minerality on the nose that reflects the island’s maritime and geological heritage.
Professional Ratings
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Decanter
Hazelnut, ripe lemons and juicy peaches on the palate. Viscous and tropical, reminiscent of a New World Chardonnay, yet a distinctive salty and mineral streak persists. Light char on the long finish. I would like to see how this wine develops over time. A very old plot in Megalochori nurtures this structured wine.
A crisp white variety full of zippy acidity, Assyrtiko comes from the volcanic Greek island of Santorini but is grown increasingly wide throughout the country today. Assyrtiko’s popularity isn’t hard to explain: it retains its acid and mineral profile in a hot climate, stands alone or blends well with other grapes and can also withstand some age. Somm Secret—On the fairly barren, windswept Mediterranean island of Santorini, Assyrtiko vines must be cultivated in low baskets, pinned to the ground. The shape serves to preserve moisture and protect the growing grapes in its interior.
