Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

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

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: ripe lemon, toasted oak, wax

Palate: citrus, smoky spice, saline mineral

Venetsanos Nykteri: oak-aged night-harvest PDO Santorini Nykteri with smoky spice depth.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled red mullet
    Smoky char and oily fish meet toasted-oak Nykteri.
  • Roast chicken with lemon
    Full body lifts the bird; citrus aromatics complement the herb crust.
  • Aged manouri
    Honeyed soft sheep cheese pairs with wax-honey nuance.

How to serve Venetsanos Nykteri

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled red mullet, Roast chicken with lemon, Aged manouri. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Venetsanos Nykteri is part of the restored cellar's modern range under PDO Santorini Nykteri rules.

  1. 2012: Venetsanos Nykteri released after cellar restoration

Facts

Producer
Venetsanos Winery · visiting guide
Grapes
Assyrtiko (85%), Aidani (10%), Athiri (5%)
Classification
PDO Santorini Nykteri
Oak
Minimum 3 months in oak per PDO Nykteri rules
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 25-40 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from vintage
First vintage
2012

Frequently asked about Venetsanos Nykteri

What does Venetsanos Nykteri taste like?

On the nose, ripe lemon, toasted oak, wax. On the palate, citrus, smoky spice, saline mineral. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Venetsanos Nykteri: oak-aged night-harvest PDO Santorini Nykteri with smoky spice depth.

When should I drink Venetsanos Nykteri?

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 Venetsanos Nykteri?

Grilled red mullet is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast chicken with lemon and Aged manouri. Smoky char and oily fish meet toasted-oak Nykteri.

What grapes are in Venetsanos Nykteri?

The blend is Assyrtiko (85%), Aidani (10%), Athiri (5%). The wine is classified as PDO Santorini Nykteri.

Tags

aidani assyrtiko athiri dry full body high acid medium term mood elegant mood savoury occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with oily fish pairs with poultry price trade up still white

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