Winemaker Notes
A youthful, intensely fruity Assyrtiko, with a bouquet of honeysuckle and citrus fruit and a refreshing acidity on the palate.
A classic pairing for fresh seafood, this wine is also delightful on its own as an aperitif or paired with light appetizers.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Acid fiends, this wine’s for you. The pale straw-colored Assyrtiko bursts out of the glass with lemon and tangerine juice aromas plus lime rind and zest, followed by an incredibly bright palate redolent with lemon juice, zest and pith for balance. The long, tart finish will have you reaching for your next sip before you’ve realized the last one was gone.
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.
Home of Greece’s famous and praise-worthy red variety, Agiorgitiko, Nemea is part of the Peloponnese.