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Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: lemon peel, smoke, iodine
Palate: citrus pith, wet flint, salt
Single-vineyard organic Assyrtiko named Skitali (the heir), continuing the late founder's single-parcel work. Deep, smoky, saline.
What it pairs with
- Grilled crayfish Full body matches shellfish richness; saline core threads through.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
- Smoked mackerel Smoky flint in the wine and smoked oily fish share a register.More wines for fish →
- Aged manchego Hard sheep cheese pairs with bottle-aged Assyrtiko's nutty depth.More wines for aged hard cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Hatzidakis Skitali Single-Vineyard Assyrtiko
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled crayfish, Smoked mackerel, Aged manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Skitali means relay baton in Greek and the heir, marking the estate's generational transition. Released under Stamatina Hatzidaki from 2014 onward, the cuvée continues her father's single-parcel philosophy.
- 2014Skitali single-vineyard Assyrtiko first vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Hatzidakis Winery · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Assyrtiko
- Classification
- PDO Santorini
- Oak
- Stainless steel and old oak; lees ageing
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 50-80 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2014
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Hatzidakis Skitali Single-Vineyard Assyrtiko
What does Hatzidakis Skitali Single-Vineyard Assyrtiko taste like?
On the nose, lemon peel, smoke, iodine. On the palate, citrus pith, wet flint, salt. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-vineyard organic Assyrtiko named Skitali (the heir), continuing the late founder's single-parcel work. Deep, smoky, saline.
When should I drink Hatzidakis Skitali Single-Vineyard Assyrtiko?
Drink 4-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Hatzidakis Skitali Single-Vineyard Assyrtiko?
Grilled crayfish is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Smoked mackerel and Aged manchego. Full body matches shellfish richness; saline core threads through.
What grapes are in Hatzidakis Skitali Single-Vineyard Assyrtiko?
The blend is Assyrtiko. The wine is classified as PDO Santorini.
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