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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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The Gai'a Wines 2025 Assyrtiko Monograph succeeds by keeping things simple. Delicate aromas of white jasmine, mint, star fruit and citrus lead to a fresh, easygoing palate with just enough mineral grit to keep things interesting. There is a faint impression of sweetness on the close, but the wine ultimately finishes dry and clean. Sourced from high-altitude vineyards and fermented in stainless steel, it emphasizes fruit, freshness and immediate drinkability over complexity. This is exactly the kind of affordable white you want with fried calamari and other simple seafood dishes. No complaints at this price point. This is a wine of honest refreshment.
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.