2016 Artemis Karamolegos Assyrtiko Terra Nera, Greece, Santorini, Wine Review

100% Assyrtiko grapes. Light golden in color. The nose has slight lemons with a bit or herbals notes and minerals. On the palate, these are also present along with some pears. There is a lot of depth here and it seems like it might develop with some air. Enough but not a lot of acidity. Lemony finish. This should work great with sea food or lighter fare. $28 per bottle retail, it is worth trying one to see where it goes. It seems young now and like a couple of years would have some upside.

Grade:

A-

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Vintage:

2016

2018 Sigalas Assyrtiko Santorini, Greece, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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Current Price:

$33.00USD

Assyrtiko is quickly becoming one of my favorite white grapes. Light golden in color. The nose is mostly about minerals and salinity but there are some pears as well. The pears are a bit stronger on the palate, but the underlying minerality and saline finish are still present. This is light bodied but very energetic. Moderate acidity. Medium finish. Of course, this is made for seafood or lighter Mediterranean cuisine, but it drinks nice on its own. I really have no idea if this will age but I would think it is better in its first couple of years.

2015 Santo Wines Assyrtiko Grande Reserve Santorini, Greece, Wine Review

Vintage:

2015

Score:

Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$40.00USD

Greece is making some really good wines these days, both red and white. It seems the whites are finding more shelf space in wine stores though. This white, made from the Assyrtiko grape is very good. It is a higher end version and like many lovely whites, I question the need for a "serious" wine instead of just having a more "simple" wine. This wine is fermented in oak barrels for 12 months and then left to age another 12 months in bottle before release. The result is that this wine has more body and complexity but it loses the crispness and freshness that makes Santorini wines so enjo

2018 Santo Wines Assyrtiko Santorini, Greece, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$20.00USD

Although summer has passed for this year, my wine of the summer was Assyrtiko from Santorini. There are many different producers and I didn't have a bad one. Very pale silvery gold in color. Light bodied. A slightly oily texture. This has a bit of lemon/lime citrus but its really more about the smoke and minerality. Good acidity. Long finish. This has some depth to it. I have no idea if these can age or not, but the energy and brightness are not likely to last, so I would drink in the next year or two. This will go well with sea food and salads and even lighter fowl dishes.

2018 Estate Argyros Assyrtiko, Greece, Santorini, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$28.00USD

If you don't know this grape and/or this producer, you should.

2022 Sigalas Assyrtiko Santorini, Greece, Wine Review

Vintage:

2022

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$38.00USD

Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is all about minerality with a touch of peach, lemon and char. Medium bodied. Good acidity. On the palate, this is focused (piercing minerality) with good acidity. Long finish. This begs for food; maybe some Hummus and Pita, or some oysters. Drink over the next few years.

2016 Artemis Karamolegos Assyrtiko Terra Nera, Greece, Santorini, Wine Review

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