Santorini Assyrtiko Dry White Wine Santo Wines is a classic benchmark of the variety and its homeland. It features a vibrant aromatic cocktail of sea-breeze freshness and citrus fruits, peach with honeyed undertones. It is bone-dry, brightly acidic with a textural mineral smokiness and a food-begging finish.
Santorini Assyrtiko Dry White Wine Santo Wines is a classic benchmark of the variety and its homeland. It is produced on the volcanic island of Santorini, Greece, where the unique climate and terroir produce wines of exceptional character.
The grapes for this wine are grown on ancient vines that have been trained to grow low to the ground, protected from the strong winds and intense sun. This unique viticultural practice produces grapes with concentrated flavors and high acidity.
The wine is made using traditional methods, with minimal intervention. The grapes are hand-harvested and gently pressed, and the juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. This process helps to preserve the fresh fruit flavors and aromas of the wine.
The result is a vibrant and refreshing wine with aromas of citrus fruits, peach, honey, and sea breeze. On the palate, the wine is dry and full-bodied, with high acidity and a mineral core. The finish is long and lingering, with a lingering smokiness.
Santorini Assyrtiko Dry White Wine Santo Wines is a versatile wine that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a variety of foods. It is particularly well-suited to seafood dishes, as well as grilled meats and vegetables.
Here are some specific food pairings that we recommend:
Seared scallops with lemon butter sauce
Grilled octopus with salsa verde
Roasted chicken with rosemary and thyme
Grilled lamb chops with tzatziki sauce
Vegetable moussaka
Santorini fava beans with olive oil and lemon
No matter how you choose to enjoy it, Santorini Assyrtiko Dry White Wine Santo Wines is a surefire way to experience the taste of Greece.
Style: Dry White Wine
Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin Santorini
Varieties: 100% Assyrtiko
Vinification: Classic white vinification
Ageing: -
Description: Lemon colour. Citrus aromas dominate on the nose and discrete floral aromas along with the characteristic mineral Assyrtiko undertones. Dry on the palate, with crispy acidity, underlined by mineral, zesty fruity taste. The finish reveals layers of citrus and stone fruits and an extra salty sea breeze character.
Food Matching: Seafood and fish dishes
Tasting notes
This wine is a classic benchmark of the variety and its homeland. A vibrant
aromatic cocktail of sea-breeze freshness and citrus fruits, peach with honeyed
undertones. Bone-dry, brightly acidic with a textural mineral smokiness and a
food-begging finish.
Technical info
Alcohol by volume (%) 13.4 Total acidity (gr tartaric acid/lt) 6.3
Residual sugars (gr/lt) 3.9 pH 2.85
The vineyard
Location: Pyrgos, Exo Gonia, Faros Akrotiriou
and Imerovigli
Altitude: Up to 400 meters
Age of vines: 60 – 80 years
Pruning method: “Kouloura” (basket-shaped)
Planting density: 2,000-2,300 vines/ha
Yield/ha: 2,000 kg
Winemaking
Classic white vinification. Destemming, skin contact for 6 hours in low
temperature 5-6 οC. Gentle pneumatic press. Fermentation temperature at 16-
17οC. Conservation in stainless steel tanks. Stabilization, filtering and bottling.
Total Production: 80.000 bottles
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Highlight: On the back label of the wine, the basic info of the wine is also
written in Braille system.
