APPELLATION: Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Santorini
TYPE: White dry wine
VARIETAL COMPOSITION: Assyrtiko (100%)
Tasting Note
This matured Assyrtiko is an outstanding example of oak treatment. Deep lemon color, with golden highlights. The nose is vibrant with oaky elements reminiscent of vanilla, followed by citrus fruits on the background. Dry, with refreshing acidity and the classic Assyrtiko’s minerality. Oak flavors are well integrated with elegant citrus fruitiness on the palate. Persistent, long finish.
Vine parcels at Pyrgos Village and Imerovigli at an altitude up to 450meters above sea level.
Age of vines: 20-60 years
Planting density: 2,000-2,300 plants per hectare
Yield per hectare: 3,000 Kg
Harvest: handpicked
Classic white vinification. Destemming, skin contact for 6 hours at 5-6°C, gentle pneumatic press. The beginning of the fermentation in stainless inox tanks at temperature at 16-17°C. At the middle of the fermentation, the must is filled in oak barrels. Battonage every 2 days for 1 month and a half until the completion of the fermentation. Stabilization, filtering and bottling.
Maturation: Total 12 months (6 months in 225Lt medium toast oak barrels and 6 months in the bottle).
2017 Vintage
| ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
| 14.3 | 2.92 | 6.1 | 2.9 |
2016 Vintage / 5,000 bottles produced
| ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
| 13.8 | 3.05 | 7.1 | 4.0 |
2015 Vintage
| ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
| 14.0 | 3.15 | 6.12 | 3.3 |
2014 Vintage
| ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
| 14.8 | 3.11 | 6.12 | 3.8 |
2012 Vintage
| ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
| 14.8 | 3.12 | 5.43 | 2.7 |
2011 Vintage
| ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
| 14.7 | 2.93 | 5.43 | 2.8 |
2017 Vintage
DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2019 – BRONZE / 88 points
THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE ΑND SPIRITS COMPETITION 2019 – SILVER
2015 Vintage
CERVIM – MONDIAL DES VINS EXTREMES 2017 – SILVER
2010 Vintage
WINE ENTHUSIAST – February 2015
“Ten Greek wines for winter” Susan Kostrzewa – February 2015
Santorini Assyrtiko Reserve 2010
“This is a luscious wine but has an elegant balance, thanks to the mineral undercurrent so typical in Greek wines. On the nose, toast, vanilla and smoke lead, while flavors of apple, peach and flower follow. Soft and generous in style, but finishes clean”.
http://www.winemag.com/February-2015/10-Greek-Whites-for-Winter/
WINE AND SPIRITS – July 2013: 92 pts – Year’s Best & Best Buy
DECANTER – “Assyrtiko Grand Tasting” – September 2013: 88 pts
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