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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 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 above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

With cheese

Feta Our pick Feta is a salty, crumbly white cheese ripened in brine. A medium-bodied, fresh Cycladic white from Assyrtiko, Athiri or Katsano rinses the salt between bites and leaves the tang of the cheese in front.

How to serve Vassaltis Nassitis

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. 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.

  1. 2017Nassitis first vintage as classical three-grape Santorini PGI blend

Facts

Producer
Vassaltis Vineyards · visiting guide
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.

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