Winemaker Notes
Golden yellow colour, delicate aromas of ripe yellow fruits, fresh citrus and minerality. Elegant palate characterized by the certain acidity tone of the vineyards of Santorini. Long aftertaste.
Pair with oyster dishes, oily fish e.g. tuna, white or red meats and cheese.
Professional Ratings
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Wine & Spirits
Haridimos Hatzidakis selects this wine from certified organic vineyards. He leaves the juice on the skins for 12 hours, allows it to spontaneously ferment in stainless-steel tanks, then lets it rest on the lees for eight months. It's as rich as its golden color would predict and tastes of salted caramels, nutty and leesy, with a soft, broad texture that wraps the acidity completely. The minerality is there in its saline savor, but should become more prominent with another few years of age.
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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