Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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 in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white blossom, pear, citrus

Palate: floral, soft citrus, saline lift

Rare single-varietal Aidani: lifted floral aromatics, softer-shouldered than Assyrtiko, with saline volcanic core.

What it pairs with

  • Steamed clams with garlic
    Floral lift and saline lift pair with delicate shellfish liquor.
  • Vietnamese summer rolls
    Floral aromatics handle herbs, mint and ginger-lime dressings.
  • Goat cheese with thyme honey
    Honeysuckle and pear bridge fresh cheese and herbal honey.

How to serve Vassaltis Aidani

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. Steamed clams with garlic, Vietnamese summer rolls, Goat cheese with thyme honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Vassaltis's monovarietal Aidani highlights the floral, softer counterpart to the dominant Assyrtiko in the Santorini blend.

  1. 2019: First Vassaltis Aidani vintage

Facts

Producer
Vassaltis Vineyards · visiting guide
Grapes
Aidani
Classification
PGI Cyclades
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 30-45 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
2019

Frequently asked about Vassaltis Aidani

What does Vassaltis Aidani taste like?

On the nose, white blossom, pear, citrus. On the palate, floral, soft citrus, saline lift. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Rare single-varietal Aidani: lifted floral aromatics, softer-shouldered than Assyrtiko, with saline volcanic core.

When should I drink Vassaltis Aidani?

Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Vassaltis Aidani?

Steamed clams with garlic is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Vietnamese summer rolls and Goat cheese with thyme honey. Floral lift and saline lift pair with delicate shellfish liquor.

What grapes are in Vassaltis Aidani?

The blend is Aidani. The wine is classified as PGI Cyclades.

Tags

aidani dry hidden gem medium acid medium body medium term mood easygoing mood fruity occasion aperitivo occasion summer old world pairs with asian cuisine pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese price premium still white

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