In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lemon, wet stone, white blossom

Palate: citrus, saline minerality, stony

Gavalas PDO Santorini Assyrtiko: saline, citrus-driven, stony, from the five-generation family canava in Megalochori.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled octopus
    Salt and citrus refresh charred tentacle.
  • Fava santorinis
    Volcanic-soil pairing of pulse and grape.
  • Tomatokeftedes
    Volcanic-soil fritter meets saline volcanic wine.

How to serve Gavalas 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, Fava santorinis, Tomatokeftedes. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Gavalas, founded 1900, produces roughly 90,000 bottles annually across 11 wines. The Santorini Assyrtiko is the flagship bottling.

  1. 1900 — Gavalas Winery founded by the Gavalas family
  2. 1990 — Modern Gavalas Santorini Assyrtiko enters wider circulation

Facts

Producer
Gavalas Winery
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
1990

Frequently asked about Gavalas Santorini Assyrtiko

What does Gavalas Santorini Assyrtiko taste like?

On the nose, lemon, wet stone, white blossom. On the palate, citrus, saline minerality, stony. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Gavalas PDO Santorini Assyrtiko: saline, citrus-driven, stony, from the five-generation family canava in Megalochori.

When should I drink Gavalas 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 Gavalas Santorini Assyrtiko?

Grilled octopus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fava santorinis and Tomatokeftedes. Salt and citrus refresh charred tentacle.

What grapes are in Gavalas Santorini Assyrtiko?

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

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