Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white blossom, pear, honeysuckle

Palate: floral, soft citrus, saline lift

Single-varietal Aidani from Anhydrous: lifted floral aromatics, soft citrus, with saline volcanic core.

What it pairs with

  • Steamed clams
    Floral lift and saline lift pair with delicate shellfish liquor.
  • Cold cucumber soup
    Floral and herbal pairing for summery vegetable starters.
  • Goat cheese with thyme honey
    Honeysuckle and pear bridge tangy fresh cheese.

How to serve Anhydrous Aidani

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Steamed clams, Cold cucumber soup, Goat cheese with thyme honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Anhydrous's monovarietal Aidani spotlights the softer-shouldered side of Santorini whites.

  1. 2022: First Anhydrous Aidani vintage

Facts

Producer
Anhydrous Winery · visiting guide
Grapes
Aidani
Classification
PGI Cyclades
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 28-40 at retail
Drinking window
1-6 from vintage
First vintage
2022

Frequently asked about Anhydrous Aidani

What does Anhydrous Aidani taste like?

On the nose, white blossom, pear, honeysuckle. On the palate, floral, soft citrus, saline lift. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Single-varietal Aidani from Anhydrous: lifted floral aromatics, soft citrus, with saline volcanic core.

When should I drink Anhydrous Aidani?

Drink 1-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Anhydrous Aidani?

Steamed clams is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cold cucumber soup and Goat cheese with thyme honey. Floral lift and saline lift pair with delicate shellfish liquor.

What grapes are in Anhydrous Aidani?

The blend is Aidani. The wine is classified as PGI Cyclades.

Tags

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