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
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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.
- 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.
- 2010 — Domaine Vassiliou Santorini founded
- 2012 — First 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.