In the glass
Aroma: lemon, white peach, sea salt
Palate: citrus, saline minerality, stony
Older-vine PDO Santorini Assyrtiko. Saline mineral lift, citrus depth and a stony finish.
What it pairs with
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Grilled octopus
Salt and citrus refresh charred tentacle. -
Sea urchin pasta
Saline mineral pairs with iodine roe. -
Fava santorinis
Volcanic-soil pulse-and-grape pairing.
How to serve Artemis Karamolegos Santorini Assyrtiko 34
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, Sea urchin pasta, Fava santorinis. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Named for the average vine age of the parcel (34 years at first vintage). Karamolegos's mid-tier dry white between the entry Santorini and the Mikra Yi single-vineyard tier.
- 2010 — Assyrtiko 34 launched as the older-vines bottling between entry and single-vineyard tiers
Facts
- Producer
- Artemis Karamolegos Winery
- Grapes
- Assyrtiko
- Classification
- PDO Santorini
- Oak
- Stainless steel and lees ageing
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 25-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
Frequently asked about Artemis Karamolegos Santorini Assyrtiko 34
What does Artemis Karamolegos Santorini Assyrtiko 34 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. Older-vine PDO Santorini Assyrtiko. Saline mineral lift, citrus depth and a stony finish.
When should I drink Artemis Karamolegos Santorini Assyrtiko 34?
Drink 2-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Artemis Karamolegos Santorini Assyrtiko 34?
Grilled octopus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sea urchin pasta and Fava santorinis. Salt and citrus refresh charred tentacle.
What grapes are in Artemis Karamolegos Santorini Assyrtiko 34?
The blend is Assyrtiko. The wine is classified as PDO Santorini.