Wines made from Assyrtiko grapes of Thrace
Discover the best wines made with Assyrtiko as a single variety or as a blend of Thrace.
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.
Eastern region shared between Turkey, Greece and Bulgaria, a fascinating native palette. On the Turkish side, Öküzgözü ("ox eye") is the signature red: deep ruby with signature notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, plum, spice and a floral touch, supple tannins and lively acidity. More tannic, structured Boğazkere, local Papazkarası. Fresh Narince whites (citrus, flowers, almond), lively Emir.