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Situated in the small picturesque village of Imerovigli, the Kavalieros vineyard overlooks the dramatic Santorini...
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Rated 94 - The 2022 Santorini Assyrtiko, the flagship 100% Assyrtiko (usually producing around 100,000 bottles), is...
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Rated 92 - This is showing aromas of salted almonds, white flowers, honey and golden apples. It’s medium- to...
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Rated 95 - Gaia Estate is one of the pioneers of the modern Greek wine revolution, founded on the Aegean island of...
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Rated 91 - Reveals baked melon, Marcona almond, pastry cream and lime blossom flavors that exude a toasty edge -- a...
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Light golden color with white-yellow highlights. Elegant floral nose with citrus and almond blossoms. Aromas of...
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100% Assyrtiko grown in volcanic soils in the villages of Pyrgos and Imerovigli. Vines are 40-60 years old, grown on...
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Rated 89 - Dry and minerally, with a streak of salinity driving subtle notes of crunchy white peach, lemon thyme and...
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Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.

The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.

Additional Information on Greek Wines


Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
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