Canava Roussos Nykteri by Canava Roussos

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: ripe lemon, toasted oak, wax

Palate: citrus, smoky spice, saline mineral

Historic Nykteri from the 1836-founded Roussos canava. Oak-aged Assyrtiko-led blend in the long-running traditional style.

What it pairs with

Grilled red mullet
Smoky char meets toasted oak.
Roast pork with herbs
Full body and smoky depth handle herb-roasted pork.
Aged graviera
Hard sheep cheese pairs with bottle-aged Nykteri depth.

How to serve Canava Roussos Nykteri

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Grilled red mullet, Roast pork with herbs, Aged graviera. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Roussos has produced Nykteri across the cellar's long history; the modern bottling under PDO Santorini Nykteri rules continues an overripe night-harvest Assyrtiko tradition.

1836 — Canava Roussos founded by the Roussos family at Mesa Gonia
1990 — Modern Roussos Nykteri bottling enters wide circulation

Facts

Producer: Canava Roussos
Grapes: Assyrtiko (85%), Athiri (10%), Aidani (5%)
Classification: PDO Santorini Nykteri
Oak: Oak ageing minimum 3 months under PDO Nykteri rules
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 25-40 at retail
Drinking window: 2-10 from vintage
First vintage: 1990

Frequently asked about Canava Roussos Nykteri

What does Canava Roussos Nykteri taste like?

On the nose, ripe lemon, toasted oak, wax. On the palate, citrus, smoky spice, saline mineral. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Historic Nykteri from the 1836-founded Roussos canava. Oak-aged Assyrtiko-led blend in the long-running traditional style.

When should I drink Canava Roussos Nykteri?

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 Canava Roussos Nykteri?

Grilled red mullet is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork with herbs and Aged graviera. Smoky char meets toasted oak.

What grapes are in Canava Roussos Nykteri?

The blend is Assyrtiko (85%), Athiri (10%), Aidani (5%). The wine is classified as PDO Santorini Nykteri.

Canava Roussos Nykteri