Discover the top 100 best white wines of Santorini of Cyclades as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Santorini and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Mythical volcanic PDO of the Cyclades (Greece): signature Assyrtiko as king white (>=85%, complemented by Aidani and Athiri) — pale robe and signature direct mineral-saline profile mirroring the volcanic terroir — lively notes of citrus, lemon, grapefruit, white fruits and an iodine touch, sharp acidity at low pH and chiselled structure. Centenary vines in kouloura (basket shielding from wind), phylloxera-free island, intense sun, violent wind, minimal rain.
Aromatic, fresh whites with a pale golden hue, supple palate and preserved acidity, with delicate notes of white flowers (jasmine, orange blossom), yellow fruits (peach, apricot), citrus, light honey and saline iodine notes. Adds floral roundness to blends. Star of Santorini PDO whites blended with assyrtiko and athiri, and of passito Vinsanto liqueurs. Native Greek variety from the Cyclades (Santorini, Paros).
white wines from the region of Santorini go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish or lean fish such as recipes of express seafood spaghetti or american-style monkfish.
