In the glass
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
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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.
- 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 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.
- 2014 — Vassaltis Vineyards founded at Vourvoulos
- 2016 — First Vassaltis Santorini Assyrtiko vintage released
Facts
- Producer
- Vassaltis Vineyards
- 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.