Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 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, white blossom

Palate: citrus, saline mineral, stony

Boutari Kallisti: the long-running Boutari Santorini Assyrtiko that helped position the appellation in export markets through the 1990s.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled octopus
    Salt-and-citrus lift refreshes charred tentacle.
  • Sea urchin pasta
    Saline core pairs with iodine roe.
  • Steamed mussels
    Volcanic-mineral salinity meets shellfish liquor.

How to serve Boutari Kallisti 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, Sea urchin pasta, Steamed mussels. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Kallisti (the ancient Greek name for Santorini, meaning the most beautiful) is Boutari's flagship Santorini bottling, launched shortly after the Megalochori cellar opened in 1989 and central to the international push of the appellation.

  1. 1989: Boutari Santorini winery opens at Megalochori
  2. 1992: Kallisti Santorini Assyrtiko launched as the flagship bottling

Facts

Producer
Boutari Santorini Winery · visiting guide
Grapes
Assyrtiko
Classification
PDO Santorini
Oak
Stainless steel and lees ageing
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 20-35 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from vintage
First vintage
1992

Frequently asked about Boutari Kallisti Santorini Assyrtiko

What does Boutari Kallisti Santorini Assyrtiko taste like?

On the nose, lemon, wet stone, white blossom. On the palate, citrus, saline mineral, stony. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Boutari Kallisti: the long-running Boutari Santorini Assyrtiko that helped position the appellation in export markets through the 1990s.

When should I drink Boutari Kallisti Santorini Assyrtiko?

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 Boutari Kallisti Santorini Assyrtiko?

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

What grapes are in Boutari Kallisti Santorini Assyrtiko?

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

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