In the glass
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
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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.
- 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. 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.
- 2019 — First Vassaltis Aidani vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Vassaltis Vineyards
- 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.