In the glass
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
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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.
- 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, 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.
- 1989 — Boutari Santorini winery opens at Megalochori
- 1992 — Kallisti Santorini Assyrtiko launched as the flagship bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Boutari Santorini Winery
- 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.