Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

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 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

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.
  • Steamed mussels
    Volcanic-mineral salinity meets shellfish liquor.
  • Fava santorinis
    Volcanic-soil pulse-and-grape pairing.

How to serve Domaine Vassiliou 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 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.

  1. 2010: Domaine Vassiliou Santorini founded
  2. 2012: First commercial Vassiliou Santorini Assyrtiko vintage

Facts

Producer
Domaine Vassiliou Santorini · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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