In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lemon, white blossom, wet stone

Palate: citrus, saline mineral, stony

Small-production PDO Santorini Assyrtiko from Art Space at Exo Gonia. Classic stony saline expression.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled octopus
    Salt-and-citrus lift refreshes charred tentacle.
  • Steamed mussels
    Volcanic-mineral salinity meets shellfish liquor.
  • Fava santorinis
    Volcanic-soil pairing of pulse and grape.

How to serve Art Space 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, Steamed mussels, Fava santorinis. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Art Space PDO Santorini bottling is the main white in the small Antonis Argyros lineup, made in the 1861 canava alongside rotating contemporary art exhibitions.

  1. 2005 — Art Space Santorini Assyrtiko enters wider circulation

Facts

Producer
Art Space Santorini
Grapes
Assyrtiko
Classification
PDO Santorini
Oak
Stainless steel; lees ageing
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 30-50 at retail
Drinking window
1-8 from vintage
First vintage
2005

Frequently asked about Art Space Santorini Assyrtiko

What does Art Space Santorini Assyrtiko taste like?

On the nose, lemon, white blossom, wet stone. On the palate, citrus, saline mineral, stony. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Small-production PDO Santorini Assyrtiko from Art Space at Exo Gonia. Classic stony saline expression.

When should I drink Art Space 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 Art Space Santorini Assyrtiko?

Grilled octopus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Steamed mussels and Fava santorinis. Salt-and-citrus lift refreshes charred tentacle.

What grapes are in Art Space Santorini Assyrtiko?

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

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