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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
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Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: lemon peel, sea spray, smoke
Palate: citrus, saline mineral, wet stone
Boutique PDO Santorini from the Akrotiri cliffs at the southern tip of the island. Lean, saline and stony from wind-scoured parcels.
What it pairs with
- Oysters Sea-spray salinity meets brackish bivalve liquor.More wines for oysters →
- Grilled sea bass Stone-fruit and saline lift refresh the oily white fish.More wines for sea bass →
- Sashimi platter High acidity and salt suit raw fish.More wines for sushi →
With cheese
Feta
Our pick Feta is a salty, crumbly cheese ripened in brine. The high acidity of a dry Santorini Assyrtiko refreshes against the salt and cuts the fat, and the cheese in turn softens the wine's sharp edge.
Chloro of Santorini
Our pick Young chloro is a fresh, soft and mildly salty cheese, often scented with coriander. A dry Santorini Assyrtiko of medium body has the high acidity to keep the creamy paste lively and to rinse the salt between bites.
How to serve Volcanic Slopes Pure Volcanic 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. Oysters, Grilled sea bass, Sashimi platter. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Volcanic Slopes works parcels on the southern Akrotiri end of Santorini. Pure Volcanic Assyrtiko captures the wind-scoured, lean coastal style.
- 2012First Volcanic Slopes Pure Volcanic Assyrtiko vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Volcanic Slopes Vineyards
- Grapes
- Assyrtiko
- Classification
- PDO Santorini
- Oak
- Stainless steel; lees ageing
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 35-55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2012
Frequently asked about Volcanic Slopes Pure Volcanic Assyrtiko
What does Volcanic Slopes Pure Volcanic Assyrtiko taste like?
On the nose, lemon peel, sea spray, smoke. On the palate, citrus, saline mineral, wet stone. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Boutique PDO Santorini from the Akrotiri cliffs at the southern tip of the island. Lean, saline and stony from wind-scoured parcels.
When should I drink Volcanic Slopes Pure Volcanic 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 Volcanic Slopes Pure Volcanic Assyrtiko?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled sea bass and Sashimi platter. Sea-spray salinity meets brackish bivalve liquor.
What grapes are in Volcanic Slopes Pure Volcanic Assyrtiko?
The blend is Assyrtiko. The wine is classified as PDO Santorini.
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