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 Snooth
July 2008
Fantastically balanced wine from this boutique winery in a cave on a hillside on Santorini. One of the best examples of this variety. Read More
June 2008
Crisp for sure, but maybe a bit too sweet (near apertif-y) on the finish. Read More
March 2008
Floral, with fragmented and well balanced acidity and minerality, this assyrtiko made wine is a wonderfull ambassador for its kind!2005 would be lovely till 2009 I think. Read More
January 2008
Crisp yet sweet. Perfect for a mix group out on the town as it has just enough tastes for everyone. citrus, lemon, tongue, fruity, fruit, Mediterranean and subtropical fruits Read More
September 2007
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