In the glass
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
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Grilled sea bream
Stony saline lift matches oily white fish. -
Sea urchin pasta
Saline core pairs with iodine roe. -
Spinach pie (spanakopita)
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Citrus and minerality lift cheese-herb filling.
How to serve Domaine Mikra Yi 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 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.
- 2010 — Mikra Yi Santorini Assyrtiko first commercial vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Mikra Yi
- 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.