Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs8 yrs10 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 tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lemon, white peach, sea salt

Palate: citrus, saline minerality, stony

Anhydrous flagship PDO Santorini Assyrtiko: saline, citrus-driven, stony, from the boutique 2021-founded cellar at Fira Kontochori.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled octopus
    Salt-and-citrus lift refreshes the charred tentacle.
  • Tomatokeftedes
    Volcanic-soil pairing of fritter and grape.
  • Sea urchin pasta
    Saline mineral meets iodine roe.

How to serve Anhydrous Santorini Assyrtiko

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. Grilled octopus, Tomatokeftedes, Sea urchin pasta. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Anhydrous launched in 2021 as a Fira-edge boutique cellar by Apostolos Mountrichas. The PDO Santorini bottling is the entry to the small lineup.

  1. 2021: Anhydrous Winery founded at Fira Kontochori

Facts

Producer
Anhydrous Winery · visiting guide
Grapes
Assyrtiko
Classification
PDO Santorini
Oak
Stainless steel; lees ageing
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 30-45 at retail
Drinking window
1-8 from vintage
First vintage
2021

Frequently asked about Anhydrous Santorini Assyrtiko

What does Anhydrous Santorini Assyrtiko taste like?

On the nose, lemon, white peach, sea salt. On the palate, citrus, saline minerality, stony. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Anhydrous flagship PDO Santorini Assyrtiko: saline, citrus-driven, stony, from the boutique 2021-founded cellar at Fira Kontochori.

When should I drink Anhydrous Santorini Assyrtiko?

Drink 1-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Anhydrous Santorini Assyrtiko?

Grilled octopus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tomatokeftedes and Sea urchin pasta. Salt-and-citrus lift refreshes the charred tentacle.

What grapes are in Anhydrous Santorini Assyrtiko?

The blend is Assyrtiko. The wine is classified as PDO Santorini.

Tags

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