In the glass
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
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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.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 2022 — First Anhydrous Aidani vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Anhydrous Winery
- 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.