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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs8 yrs10 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 above is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: lemon, white blossom, wet stone
Palate: citrus, saline mineral, stony
Small-batch Vassiliou PDO Santorini Assyrtiko: classic stony saline expression from a by-appointment family cellar.
What it pairs with
- Grilled octopus Saline citrus lift refreshes charred tentacle.More wines for octopus →
- Steamed mussels Volcanic-mineral salinity meets shellfish liquor.More wines for mussels →
- Fava santorinis Volcanic-soil pulse-and-grape pairing.
With cheese
Feta
Our pick Feta is a salty, crumbly cheese ripened in brine. The high acidity of a dry Santorini Assyrtiko refreshes against the salt and cuts the fat, and the cheese in turn softens the wine's sharp edge.
Chloro of Santorini
Our pick Young chloro is a fresh, soft and mildly salty cheese, often scented with coriander. A dry Santorini Assyrtiko of medium body has the high acidity to keep the creamy paste lively and to rinse the salt between bites.
How to serve Domaine Vassiliou 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, Steamed mussels, Fava santorinis. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tiny Vassiliou family operation at Megalochori. The single PDO Santorini bottling represents most of the estate's output, sold mostly direct.
- 2010Domaine Vassiliou Santorini founded
- 2012First commercial Vassiliou Santorini Assyrtiko vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Vassiliou Santorini
- Grapes
- Assyrtiko
- Classification
- PDO Santorini
- Oak
- Stainless steel; lees ageing
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 25-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2012
Frequently asked about Domaine Vassiliou Santorini Assyrtiko
What does Domaine Vassiliou 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. Small-batch Vassiliou PDO Santorini Assyrtiko: classic stony saline expression from a by-appointment family cellar.
When should I drink Domaine Vassiliou Santorini Assyrtiko?
Drink 1-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Domaine Vassiliou Santorini Assyrtiko?
Grilled octopus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Steamed mussels and Fava santorinis. Saline citrus lift refreshes charred tentacle.
What grapes are in Domaine Vassiliou Santorini Assyrtiko?
The blend is Assyrtiko. The wine is classified as PDO Santorini.
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