Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

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

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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.
  • Grilled sea bass
    Stone-fruit and saline lift refresh the oily white fish.
  • Sashimi platter
    High acidity and salt suit raw fish.

How to serve Volcanic Slopes Pure Volcanic Assyrtiko

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. 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.

  1. 2012: First Volcanic Slopes Pure Volcanic Assyrtiko vintage

Facts

Producer
Volcanic Slopes Vineyards · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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