Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
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 tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lemon, wet stone, sea salt

Palate: citrus, saline mineral, stony

Antoniou PDO Santorini Assyrtiko: classic stony saline expression from the multi-level rock-cut cellar at Megalochori.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled octopus
    Salt and citrus refresh charred tentacle.
  • Spaghetti vongole
    Saline core meets bivalve liquor.
  • Fava santorinis
    Volcanic-soil pairing of pulse and grape.

How to serve Antoniou 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, Spaghetti vongole, Fava santorinis. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Antoniou, founded 1903, restored a multi-level rock-cut cellar on the caldera side of Megalochori. The modern Assyrtiko bottling sits at the centre of the lineup.

  1. 1903: Antoniou Winery founded
  2. 2000: Restored cellar releases modern PDO Santorini Assyrtiko bottling

Facts

Producer
Antoniou Winery · visiting guide
Grapes
Assyrtiko
Classification
PDO Santorini
Oak
Stainless steel; gravity-flow cellar
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 22-35 at retail
Drinking window
1-6 from vintage
First vintage
2000

Frequently asked about Antoniou Santorini Assyrtiko

What does Antoniou Santorini Assyrtiko taste like?

On the nose, lemon, wet stone, sea salt. On the palate, citrus, saline mineral, stony. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Antoniou PDO Santorini Assyrtiko: classic stony saline expression from the multi-level rock-cut cellar at Megalochori.

When should I drink Antoniou Santorini Assyrtiko?

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 Antoniou Santorini Assyrtiko?

Grilled octopus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Spaghetti vongole and Fava santorinis. Salt and citrus refresh charred tentacle.

What grapes are in Antoniou Santorini Assyrtiko?

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

Tags

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