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, white blossom, wet stone

Palate: citrus, saline mineral, stony

Boutique single-vineyard PDO Santorini from Mikra Yi (small land), drawn from ungrafted kouloura parcels near Megalochori.

What it pairs with

How to serve Domaine Mikra Yi 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 sea bream, Sea urchin pasta, Spinach pie (spanakopita). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Mikra Yi joined the post-2000 boutique-winery wave on Santorini with a tiny single-vineyard programme on rented kouloura parcels.

  1. 2010: Mikra Yi Santorini Assyrtiko first commercial vintage

Facts

Producer
Domaine Mikra Yi · visiting guide
Grapes
Assyrtiko
Classification
PDO Santorini
Oak
Stainless steel; lees ageing
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 30-50 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from vintage
First vintage
2010

Frequently asked about Domaine Mikra Yi Santorini Assyrtiko

What does Domaine Mikra Yi 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. Boutique single-vineyard PDO Santorini from Mikra Yi (small land), drawn from ungrafted kouloura parcels near Megalochori.

When should I drink Domaine Mikra Yi 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 Domaine Mikra Yi Santorini Assyrtiko?

Grilled sea bream is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sea urchin pasta and Spinach pie (spanakopita). Stony saline lift matches oily white fish.

What grapes are in Domaine Mikra Yi Santorini Assyrtiko?

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

Tags

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