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In the glass
Aroma: orange, lemon, fig, flint, vanilla, toast, saline
Palate: salt, citrus, mushroom, primary fruit
Gold with green tints: orange and lemon, figs, flint, vanilla and toast with a saline edge; full-bodied and concentrated with mouthwatering acidity and a very long finish, in the estate's notes on the 2023 release.
What it pairs with
- Grilled fish Named by the estate. Salinity and acidity suit the grill.More wines for fish →
- Chicken in white sauce Named by the estate. Oak-built weight carries a cream sauce.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Hard cheese Named by the estate. Structured Assyrtiko holds up to mature cheese.More wines for cheese →
History
Alcyone is Vassaltis's oaked Assyrtiko, from selected plots in Pyrgos, Megalochori and Vourvoulos, made to show that oak, properly used, adds complexity and richness to the grape without hiding its minerality.
Facts
- Producer
- Vassaltis Vineyards · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Assyrtiko (100%)
- Classification
- Santorini PDO
- Oak
- Whole-cluster pressed; fermented in large oak vats (the producer page also mentions cement tanks) and aged in 500 litre barrels with regular battonage on the lees, then cellar ageing before release
Frequently asked about Vassaltis Alcyone
What does Vassaltis Alcyone taste like?
For the 2023 release the estate notes notes of orange, lemon and other citrus, figs, flint, vanilla, toast and saline; full-bodied and concentrated with mouthwatering acidity and a very long after-taste.
What food pairs with Vassaltis Alcyone?
The estate suggests grilled fish, chicken or pork in white sauce, and hard cheeses.
What grapes are in Vassaltis Alcyone?
It is 100% Assyrtiko from selected plots in Pyrgos, Megalochori and Vourvoulos, labelled Santorini PDO.
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