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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs6 yrs8 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 above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lemon, white peach, wet stone

Palate: citrus, saline, mineral

Co-operative PDO Santorini bottling from fruit across the island. Saline, citrus-driven and an entry into the appellation.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Feta Our pick Feta is a salty, crumbly cheese ripened in brine. The high acidity of a dry Santorini Assyrtiko refreshes against the salt and cuts the fat, and the cheese in turn softens the wine's sharp edge. Chloro of Santorini Our pick Young chloro is a fresh, soft and mildly salty cheese, often scented with coriander. A dry Santorini Assyrtiko of medium body has the high acidity to keep the creamy paste lively and to rinse the salt between bites.

How to serve Santo Wines 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, Steamed mussels. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The cooperative Assyrtiko, drawn from member-grower fruit across Santorini. Volume bottling that drives much of the island's export reach.

  1. 1947Union of Santorini Cooperatives founded
  2. 1992Modern Santo Wines branded PDO Santorini Assyrtiko launched

Facts

Producer
Santo Wines · visiting guide
Grapes
Assyrtiko
Classification
PDO Santorini
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 15-25 at retail
Drinking window
1-6 from vintage
First vintage
1992

Frequently asked about Santo Wines Santorini Assyrtiko

What does Santo Wines Santorini Assyrtiko taste like?

On the nose, lemon, white peach, wet stone. On the palate, citrus, saline, mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Co-operative PDO Santorini bottling from fruit across the island. Saline, citrus-driven and an entry into the appellation.

When should I drink Santo Wines Santorini Assyrtiko?

Drink 1-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Santo Wines Santorini Assyrtiko?

Grilled octopus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fava santorinis and Steamed mussels. Salt and mineral lift refresh charred tentacle.

What grapes are in Santo Wines Santorini Assyrtiko?

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

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