Greek Assyrtiko is a white wine grape variety indigenous to the island of Santorini, but is now cultivated across Greece due to its high-quality wines. This grape has adapted remarkably to Santorini’s volcanic soils and harsh conditions, contributing to its unique character. Wines made from Assyrtiko are renowned for their bright acidity and intense minerality, often exhibiting distinctive salty and citrusy notes along with flavours of green apple or pear. Some versions, particularly those aged in oak, may also present a richer, more complex profile with hints of smoke or honey. Assyrtiko is a must-try for those interested in exploring the diversity of Greek wines and the unique expressions of its native grape varieties.
Greek Assyrtiko
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£27.50Gavalas family winery, one of the oldest wineries in Santorini, lies in the traditional village of Megalochori.This stone building used to be an old canava-winery, following the traditional architecture of the ancient Thira. With respect to the local culture, the winery has retained all the original features of the winery, […]
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£27.50Kir-Yianni planted the Tarsanas block on the Samaropetra hill in Amyndeon with Assyrtiko in 2003, aiming to explore the potential of the variety in the cold climate of Northwestern Greece. The wine was first released with the 2016 vintage. The vineyard lies at an altitude of 700m at the hill […]
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£16.99Kir-Yianni was founded in 1997 by Yiannis Boutaris, one of the leading figures in the Greek wine industry, when he left the Boutari Wine Group, the premium family wine company that his grandfather established in 1879. Today, Stellios Boutaris, member of the fifth generation of winemakers, leads Kir-Yianni into the […]
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£14.50At the foot of Meteora Rocks and around the prehistoric Cave of Theopetra, signs of human existence and evolution date back to the Paleolithic era, including the discovery of grape seeds which demonstrate the ancient coexistence of Meteora with the vine and wine. In 1996, the Tsililis family created the [...]
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