In the glass
Aroma: lemon blossom, pear, honeysuckle
Palate: citrus, pear, saline lift
Classic PDO blend of all three Santorini white grapes from older-vine Vassaltis parcels. Floral lift over a saline core.
What it pairs with
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Grilled prawns
Floral lift complements sweet shellfish. -
Roast chicken with lemon
Citrus-blossom aromatics pair with herb-roasted poultry. -
Spinach pie (spanakopita)
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Floral lift meets herb-and-cheese filling.
How to serve Vassaltis Nassitis
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 prawns, Roast chicken with lemon, Spinach pie (spanakopita). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Nassitis is the three-grape PDO blend from Vassaltis, reviving the historic Santorini formula rather than the modern Assyrtiko-monovarietal style. Older-vine parcels carry the structure.
- 2017 — Nassitis first vintage as classical three-grape Santorini PGI blend
Facts
- Producer
- Vassaltis Vineyards
- Grapes
- Assyrtiko (60%), Athiri (25%), Aidani (15%)
- Classification
- PGI Cyclades
- Oak
- Stainless steel and acacia oak; lees ageing
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 40-60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2017
Frequently asked about Vassaltis Nassitis
What does Vassaltis Nassitis taste like?
On the nose, lemon blossom, pear, honeysuckle. On the palate, citrus, pear, saline lift. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Classic PDO blend of all three Santorini white grapes from older-vine Vassaltis parcels. Floral lift over a saline core.
When should I drink Vassaltis Nassitis?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Vassaltis Nassitis?
Grilled prawns is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast chicken with lemon and Spinach pie (spanakopita). Floral lift complements sweet shellfish.
What grapes are in Vassaltis Nassitis?
The blend is Assyrtiko (60%), Athiri (25%), Aidani (15%). The wine is classified as PGI Cyclades.