Structure
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In the glass
Aroma: citrus, stone fruit, sweet spice
Palate: vanilla, citrus
A complex, aged Assyrtiko from high-altitude Argolida vineyards, deep yellow with a full flavour of citrus and stone fruits combined with vanilla and sweet spices from eight months in oak, rich and full with a strong aftertaste.
What it pairs with
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Grilled sea bream with olive oil
Lantides calls it a gastronomic wine that lifts fish; the acidity keeps the oil clean. -
Roast pork belly
The producer says it can lift rich meat dishes, and the oak weight handles fat. -
Lobster risotto
Full body and vanilla-spice from oak hold against a creamy shellfish rice.
Facts
- Producer
- Lantides Winery · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Assyrtiko (100%)
- Classification
- PGI Peloponnese
- Oak
- Eight months in oak barrels
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €22-24 at retail
Frequently asked about Abyss Assyrtiko
What does Abyss taste like?
Lantides describes a complex, aged Assyrtiko with a deep yellow colour, a full flavour of citrus and stone fruits combined with vanilla and sweet spices from the oak, and a rich, full tongue with acidity and a strong aftertaste.
How long is Abyss aged in oak?
The wine spends eight months in oak barrels, which the producer says brings out the variety's rich, tense flavours.
Where does Abyss come from?
The Assyrtiko is grown on the plateau of Skotini mountain in Argolida at 600 metres on reddish clay soil, which Lantides describes as high-altitude vineyards.
What food pairs with Abyss?
Lantides calls it a gastronomic wine that can lift rich dishes such as fish and meat. Grilled sea bream, roast pork belly and lobster risotto all suit it.