2018 Estate Argyros Assyrtiko, Greece, Santorini, Wine Review

If you don't know this grape and/or this producer, you should. This is 100% Assyrtiko grapes from vines that are 100-120 years old on ungrafted vines. Phylloxera doesn't live in the dry sandy soils of Santorini. Light golden in color. The nose has citrus, salinity, and slight chalk. Light bodied. On the palate, this is crisp with high energy. Great acidity. The citrus (orange/lemon) comes thru along with the salinity. Penetrating. Long finish. This is drinking well now and probably should be consumed in the next couple of years. It will work better with food, but is fine on its own. A nice match for grilled veggies (even asparagus) or seafood.

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A-

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Vintage:

2018

Current Price:

$28.00USD

2019 Argyros Assyrtiko Cuvée Nykteri, Greece, Santornini, Wine Review

Vintage:

2019

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Current Price:

$89.00USD

This is 100% Assyrtiko from Santorini, Greece. Wines from this grape are made in many different styles from crisp, light wines to very serious full bodied wines. This is the later. This is fermented in French oak and then aged 12 months in French oak barrels and another twelve months in stainless steel. The vines are 150 to 200 years old and ungrafted. Golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is big with citrus, sea air, wet stones and slight orange peel. Full bodied. On the palate, this is concentrated with lemon-lime notes and underlying minerality. Long finish. This drinks

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

Vintage:

2015

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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

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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 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.

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

Vintage:

2016

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A-

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.

2018 Estate Argyros Assyrtiko, Greece, Santorini, Wine Review

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