In the glass
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
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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.
- 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. 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.
- 2021 — Anhydrous Winery founded at Fira Kontochori
Facts
- Producer
- Anhydrous Winery
- 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.