Winemaker Notes
Thalassitis is produced from Santorini's indigenous white grape variety, Assyrtiko. Thalassitis is a bone-dry wine with strong character: full-bodied, well-structured with crisp acidity, distinctive minerality and delicate honeysuckle aromas. Enjoy it with seafood, fish, shellfish or even lamb stewed in lemon sauce. Try cellaring Thalassitis for 2 to 3 years and you will witness a development in the wine. Its mineral dimension will subside while the fruity and honey aromas will expand. Pour Thalassitis into a wide decanter half an hour before serving. You will definitely be pleased by the result!
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Wine & Spirits
"Like lemon fireworks" is how one taster described this dynamic Assyrtiko. It's classic Gaia Santorini style: as sharp as a razor and as bright as the blinding island sun. The flavors are entirely savory, focused on volcanic stone, driven by that citrusy acidity into every cranny of the mouth. Decant it before serving with grilled sardines.
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.
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