Wines made from Assyrtiko grapes of Attiki
Discover the best wines made with Assyrtiko as a single variety or as a blend of Attiki.
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 Continental Greece
IGP of the Athens region, one of the oldest wine zones in the world, dry Mediterranean climate on limestone and schist. Savatiano signature historic king grape (2,500 years, base of Retsina flavored with Aleppo pine resin): today rehabilitated in dry whites with green apple, citrus, white flowers, fennel and mineral touch, tense palate. Also aromatic Malagouzia (peach, citrus), tense saline Assyrtiko. Supple Agiorgitiko red.
What are the typical flavors of the Assyrtiko grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 2% of Assyrtiko
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Assyrtiko
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Assyrtiko
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Assyrtiko
- OakPresent in 1% of Assyrtiko
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Assyrtiko
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Assyrtiko