In the glass
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
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Grilled octopus
Salt and mineral lift refresh charred tentacle. -
Fava santorinis
Volcanic-soil pairing of pulse and grape. -
Steamed mussels
Saline core pairs with shellfish liquor.
How to serve Santo Wines 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, 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.
- 1947 — Union of Santorini Cooperatives founded
- 1992 — Modern Santo Wines branded PDO Santorini Assyrtiko launched
Facts
- Producer
- Santo Wines
- 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.