Assyrtiko is a white Greek wine grape indigenous to the island of Santorini. Assyrtiko is the most widely planted on Santorini, an island known forarid volcanic-ash-rich soils, harsh winds and hot temperatures.
Santorini is a classified region of Europe under PDO Santorini. They island is known for it's Santori wine made of 100% Assyrtiko, Nykteri wines made of 75% or more Assyrtiko and the remaining percentage deriving from Aidani and Athiri and the sweet Vinsanto made up of 51%+ Assyrtiko with the remaning percentage deriving from Aidani and Athiri as well as other local varieties. Assyrtiko is often referred to as a white wine with a red wine's character due to it's full body and weight. Assyrtiko is a large-clustered, thin-skinned white grape that can be vinified dry to sweet. Dry wines are generally intensely mineral, high acid, full of citrus making this perfect company for a variety of foods, particularly grilled seafoods.
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Assyrtiko on SnoothMay 2013
SANTORINI: Hatzidakis WinerySantorini Appellation of Origin of High ... 2011Varietal: 100% AssyrtikoType: Dry White WineThe wine, Santorini, is made using the Assyrtiko grape, which is the most famous white Greek grape varietal. In some cases, this wine can appear as a blend of Aidani or Athiri, along with the Assyrtiko.Vinification: There is d... Read More
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Working for an import company, bringing in Greek Wines, a big struggle I have ... ... to the country such as Assyrtiko, Agiorgitko, Moschofilero, and so on? What is your favorite Greek Wine? Where did you have it Read More
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My name is Cornelius Wesseling, wine & food journalist from Middelburg, Holland.Just last month my restyled website www.graperover.com went in cyberspace. This site(beta) is focussing on Greek wine, -wineries, -grapevarieties, -food and -culture. If you have anything to contribute on these subjects, do not hesitate to contact me, preferably via ... Read More
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I'm guessing this is what I had - Argyros Atlantis Regional Dry Red, 2008 vintage. I liked this winery's white, and this was not a disappointment either. It smelled a bit like a shiraz, smoky and a little sour. The taste was fruity and jammy, with a dollop of smoky sourness. Nice tannins. Read More
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