Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 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 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.

  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. 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.

  1. 2015: First Volcanic Slopes Pure Vine Aidani vintage

Facts

Producer
Volcanic Slopes Vineyards · visiting guide
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.

Tags

aidani dry hidden gem medium acid medium body medium term mood easygoing mood fruity occasion aperitivo occasion summer old world pairs with asian cuisine pairs with shellfish pairs with soft cheese price premium still white

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