Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 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 tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lemon, white peach, wet stone

Palate: citrus, saline mineral, stony

Vassaltis flagship PDO Santorini Assyrtiko: precise, saline, stony, with bright citrus drive.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled sea bass
    Stony saline lift matches the oily white fish.
  • Spaghetti vongole
    Saline core meets bivalve liquor.
  • Goat cheese with thyme
    Tangy fresh cheese meets citrus lift.

How to serve Vassaltis Vineyards Santorini Assyrtiko

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 sea bass, Spaghetti vongole, Goat cheese with thyme. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Founded 2014 at Vourvoulos by Yannis Valambous on parcels inherited from his father. The standard Santorini bottling is the entry to the Vassaltis range.

  1. 2014: Vassaltis Vineyards founded at Vourvoulos
  2. 2016: First Vassaltis Santorini Assyrtiko vintage released

Facts

Producer
Vassaltis Vineyards · visiting guide
Grapes
Assyrtiko
Classification
PDO Santorini
Oak
Stainless steel and large old oak; lees ageing
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 30-45 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from vintage
First vintage
2016

Frequently asked about Vassaltis Vineyards Santorini Assyrtiko

What does Vassaltis Vineyards Santorini Assyrtiko taste like?

On the nose, lemon, white peach, wet stone. On the palate, citrus, saline mineral, stony. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Vassaltis flagship PDO Santorini Assyrtiko: precise, saline, stony, with bright citrus drive.

When should I drink Vassaltis Vineyards Santorini Assyrtiko?

Drink 2-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Vassaltis Vineyards Santorini Assyrtiko?

Grilled sea bass is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Spaghetti vongole and Goat cheese with thyme. Stony saline lift matches the oily white fish.

What grapes are in Vassaltis Vineyards Santorini Assyrtiko?

The blend is Assyrtiko. The wine is classified as PDO Santorini.

Tags

assyrtiko dry high acid medium body medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion dinner party occasion summer old world pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese pairs with white fish price premium still white

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