Assyrtiko
Assyrtiko is perhaps Greece’s premium grape, with increasing single varietals offering classic European virtues of clean apple/lemon flavours and an influence of the vineyard (terroir). Originating on volcanic Santorini island, Assyrtiko is rare in being able to survive these desert conditions and grows in a most unique way, with vines widely spaced and trained into dew-gathering bushes or sheltering baskets to protect fruit from high winds and sun. Here the grape’s ability to maintain acidity when ripe is desperately required. Acid is a virtue too for the Island's traditional sweet ‘Vinsanto’ production, but dry versions must check its acidity through good winemaking or blending. Assyrtiko is mostly too prized or too acid for humble Retsina blends, the resin-infused style of Greek tradition.
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2021 Argyros Atlantis WhiteJohn CaroA beautiful aperitif and fish white from the Greek Island of Santorini. The Atlantis offers a softer version of the austere Assyrtiko grape, here blended with a other local grapes into a house ... read more$29.99 in mixed 6+ or $33.99 per bottle
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2022 Sigalas Santorini Assyrtiko (Blue Cap)Parker's Wine AdvocateA superb Assyrtiko from Santorini, the Sigalas is an absolute classic! These gorgeous 70+ year old ungrafted vines have been cultivated organically under methods traditional to the island, then ... read more$59.99 in mixed 6+ or $66.99 per bottle
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2015 Argyros Vinsanto Aged 4 Years (500ml)DecanterA phenomenally delicious and famous dessert wine from centuries-old vines. This style of Vinsanto (all one word) is native to the Greek island of Santorini. This is the origin of the "santo" in ... read more$83.99 in mixed 6+ or $93.99 per bottle