Winemaker Notes
Driven by oak and volcanic minerality this wine is intriguingly smooth. The warmed citrus, stone fruit, and honey flavors envelope the palate at the forefront, eventually balancing out with an anticipated Mediterranean salinity. This is a white wine that can age and be enjoyed with or without food. Naturally, both shellfish and lean fish such as Sea Bass and Red Snapper pair perfectly with this fuller-bodied white 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.
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