Wine Description/Philosophy
The grape variety called Assyrtiko is one of the most popular, white grape varieties in Greece. It hails from the Cyclades island of Santorini. Over the past 25 years, Assyrtiko has increasingly been planted on the Greek mainland and now in the South, in Crete. Assyrtiko is one of these grape varieties that can grow on hot and dry climatic conditions, so the island of Crete fulfills the requirements.
Vinification
Classic white vinification at low temperature (16oC). A three months maturation of the wine on its fine lees is undergone and then wine is ready to bottling.
Tasting Notes
Pale yellow color, fresh citrus, floral aromas and Cretan herbs like thyme and oregano. Fresh with high, crispy acidity. Remaining for three months in lees provides more depth and complexity to the texture, leading to a long finish with some notes of minerality.
Accompaniment
It is best consumed at a temperature of 12-13οC. It is suggested with seafood, oysters, fat fish, and smoked cheese.
