Wines made from Assyrtiko grapes of Greece
Discover the best wines made with Assyrtiko as a single variety or as a blend of Greece.
More informations about the variety Assyrtiko
Taut and mineral whites with exceptional cutting acidity and a lean palate, on intense aromas of lemon, grapefruit, green apple, white flowers, smoke and strongly marked volcanic saline-iodine notes. Fine ageing potential. The absolute star of Santorini PDO on the volcanic soils of the Cyclades (vines trained in kouloura baskets to protect against wind). Now exported to Australia, California and South Africa. Native Greek variety.
More informations about the wines of Greece
Greece, a mountainous Turkey/mediterranean">Mediterranean country in Southeastern Europe, is often considered the cradle of Western civilization. Archaeological evidence suggests that wine has been made in Parts of Greece for over 4000 years. References in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey confirm that viticulture was widespread here in the 8th century BC. The importance of wine is also evident in Greek mythology.
What are the typical flavors of the Assyrtiko grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 97% of Assyrtiko
- MicrobioPresent in 92% of Assyrtiko
- OakPresent in 92% of Assyrtiko
- Tree fruitPresent in 92% of Assyrtiko
- Citrus fruitPresent in 92% of Assyrtiko
- Non oakPresent in 83% of Assyrtiko
- SpicesPresent in 81% of Assyrtiko
- Tropical fruitPresent in 71% of Assyrtiko
- VegetalPresent in 63% of Assyrtiko
- FloralPresent in 61% of Assyrtiko
- HoneyPresent in 42% of Assyrtiko
- CitrusPresent in 42% of Assyrtiko
- MineralityPresent in 41% of Assyrtiko
- OakyPresent in 38% of Assyrtiko
- LemonPresent in 37% of Assyrtiko
- PeachPresent in 36% of Assyrtiko
- CreamPresent in 34% of Assyrtiko
- StonePresent in 33% of Assyrtiko
- ApplesPresent in 32% of Assyrtiko
- Dried fruitPresent in 31% of Assyrtiko