In the glass
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
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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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.