2021 Santo Wines Assyrtiko Santorini, Greece, Wine review

This is a refreshing white wine from Greece made from 100% Assyrtiko grapes. Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has lemons, salinity/sea air and a hint of peach. Light to medium bodied. Good balance. On the palate, lemons and minerality. Long finish. This drinks well on its own but is probably better with food. Fish would be great, but it worked well with roasted peppers and hummus. drink over the next three to five years.

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A-

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Vintage:

2021

Current Price:

$26.00USD

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.

2019 Santo Wines Nykteri, Greece, Santorini, Wine Review

Vintage:

2019

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Current Price:

$39.00USD

This is a traditional blend of Assyrtiko 85%, Athiri 10%, and Aidani 5%. Nykteri means staying up all night and the grapes are pressed the night after harvesting. Medium golden in color with some yellow hues, clear and bright. The nose is great with lemons, floral notes, green apples and just the slightest hint of vanilla. Medium bodied with wispy tannins. Great balance. On the palate, this is round but still retains a fresh acidity. Flavors of green apples with a touch of baking spices. This is very concentrated and the finish is quite long. Nice on its own, this is better with fo

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.

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.

2021 Santo Wines Assyrtiko Santorini, Greece, Wine review

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