Volcanic Slopes Pure Vine Aidani by Volcanic Slopes Vineyards

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white blossom, pear, sea spray

Palate: floral, soft citrus, saline lift

Rare single-varietal Aidani from Akrotiri parcels. Lifted floral aromatics with sea-spray saline edge.

What it pairs with

Steamed clams
Floral lift and saline lift pair with shellfish liquor.
Thai green curry
Floral aromatics handle ginger-lime spice.
Soft goat cheese
Honeysuckle and pear bridge tangy fresh cheese.

How to serve Volcanic Slopes Pure Vine Aidani

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. Steamed clams, Thai green curry, Soft goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Volcanic Slopes's Pure Vine Aidani spotlights the floral side of the PDO Santorini blend in a monovarietal Akrotiri bottling.

2015 — First Volcanic Slopes Pure Vine Aidani vintage

Facts

Producer: Volcanic Slopes Vineyards
Grapes: Aidani
Classification: PGI Cyclades
Oak: Stainless steel; no oak
ABV: 13.0%
Price: EUR 30-50 at retail
Drinking window: 2-6 from vintage
First vintage: 2015

Frequently asked about Volcanic Slopes Pure Vine Aidani

What does Volcanic Slopes Pure Vine Aidani taste like?

On the nose, white blossom, pear, sea spray. On the palate, floral, soft citrus, saline lift. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Rare single-varietal Aidani from Akrotiri parcels. Lifted floral aromatics with sea-spray saline edge.

When should I drink Volcanic Slopes Pure Vine Aidani?

Drink 2-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Volcanic Slopes Pure Vine Aidani?

Steamed clams is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Thai green curry and Soft goat cheese. Floral lift and saline lift pair with shellfish liquor.

What grapes are in Volcanic Slopes Pure Vine Aidani?

The blend is Aidani. The wine is classified as PGI Cyclades.

Volcanic Slopes Pure Vine Aidani