Wines made from Assyrtiko grapes of Chios
Discover the best wines made with Assyrtiko as a single variety or as a blend of Chios.
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 region of Aegean Sea
Greek island of the eastern Aegean (Mount Amani, terraces up to 450 m facing Turkey), maritime Mediterranean climate. Legendary indigenous Ariousios (ancient wine praised by Strabo) is the flagship red — deep with intense notes of dark fruits, ripe cherry, Mediterranean herbs and a refined solar-balsamic character, taut structure. Agianniotiko, Mandilaria and Fokiano as supple reds. Assyrtiko, Athiri, Moschato Aspro and Savatiano as lively whites with citrus and a saline-iodine touch.
What are the typical flavors of the Assyrtiko grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Assyrtiko
- EarthPresent in 2% of Assyrtiko
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Assyrtiko