A crisp and refreshing white wine from the volcanic island of Santorini, with expressive floral aromas and delicate fruit flavors.
Santorini Nykteri Dry White Wine is a crisp and refreshing white wine from the volcanic island of Santorini, Greece. It is made from a blend of Assyrtiko, Aidani, and Athiri grapes, which are all indigenous to the island.
The wine has a clear lemon color and expressive floral aromas of jasmine, along with green fruits such as green apple and pear. On the palate, it is dry with crispy, refreshing acidity, in great balance with the delicate floral and fruity flavors. Just an elegant touch of oak contributes to the overall balance. The wine has a long and pleasant aftertaste.
Santorini Nykteri Dry White Wine 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, cheese, and summer dishes.
Here are some suggested food pairings for Santorini Nykteri Dry White Wine:
- Grilled fish or seafood
- Shrimp scampi
- Lobster roll
- Goat cheese salad
- Greek salad
- Grilled vegetables
- Chicken souvlaki
- Pasta with pesto
Santorini Nykteri Dry White Wine is best served chilled, at a temperature of 10-12°C.
Enjoy!
Style: Dry White Wine
Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin Santorini
Varieties: 85% Assyrtiko, 10% Athiri, 5% Aidani
Vinification: Classic white vinification
Ageing: 3 months in medium toast French oak barrels
Description: Lemon colour. Expressive flowery aromas on the nose, along with green fruits, such as green apple and pear. On the palate, it is dry, with crispy, refreshing acidity, in great balance with the delicate floral and fruity flavors. Just an elegant touch of oak contributes to the overall balance. Long aftertaste.
Food Matching: Grilled or fried fish or white meat dishes
Tasting notes
Traditionally Assyrtiko and a dash of Aidani and Athiri grapes were pressed
the night after their harvest in order to give the famous Nykteri (stands for
staying up all night) wine.
A clear lemon color of medium intensity. Expressive flowery aromas of jasmine
on the nose, along with green fruits, such as green apple and pear on a vanilla
background. On the palate, it is dry, with crispy-refreshing acidity, in great
balance with the delicate floral and fruity flavors. Just an elegant touch of oak,
contributes to the overall balance. Long and pleasant aftertaste.
Technical info
Alcohol by volume (%): 14.1 Total acidity (gr tartaric acid/lt): 5.8
Residual sugars (gr/lt): 1.85 pH: 2.9
The vineyard
Location: Oia, Megalochori
Altitude: Up to 400 meters
Age of vines: 50 years avg.
Pruning method: “Kouloura” (basket-shaped)
Planting density: 2,000 - 2,300 vines/ha
Yield/ha: 3,500 kg
Winemaking
Harvest: handpicked between 10-20 August. Classic white vinification.
Destemming, skin contact for 6 hours. Gentle pneumatic press. Fermentation
temperature at 16-17°C.
Maturation: 6 months in 5t French oak vats
Total Production: 40.000
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
