Wines made from Assyrtiko grapes of Macedonia
Discover the best wines made with Assyrtiko as a single variety or as a blend of Macedonia.
More informations about the variety Assyrtiko
This is a very old grape variety grown in Greece, particularly in the southern Cyclades Islands in the Aegean Sea, and more specifically in the Santorini archipelago. It is related to gaidouria and platani. In this country, it is quite often "associated" with other grape varieties such as aïdani, athiri, malagousia, ... . Assyrtiko can be found in Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, the United States, Mexico, South Africa, etc. Little known in France, it is nevertheless registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A.
More informations about the region of Macedonia
Greek Macedonia (Makedonia) is an expansive region in Northern Greece. It is bordered by the Republic of North Macedonia, Albania and Bulgaria to the north and the Aegean Sea in the South. The vineyards in the mountainous region are extensively planted to Xynomavro, along with Roditis, Limnio and the more-international Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety. Macedonian red wines are noted for their firm tannins and big flavors, and the best examples are among Greece's most-sought-after reds.
What are the typical flavors of the Assyrtiko grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 23% of Assyrtiko
- Citrus fruitPresent in 23% of Assyrtiko
- EarthPresent in 21% of Assyrtiko
- MicrobioPresent in 15% of Assyrtiko
- OakPresent in 13% of Assyrtiko
- Tropical fruitPresent in 12% of Assyrtiko
- SpicesPresent in 12% of Assyrtiko
- VegetalPresent in 10% of Assyrtiko
- Non oakPresent in 10% of Assyrtiko
- CitrusPresent in 8% of Assyrtiko
- FloralPresent in 7% of Assyrtiko
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Assyrtiko
- MineralityPresent in 6% of Assyrtiko
- StonePresent in 5% of Assyrtiko
- HoneyPresent in 5% of Assyrtiko
- LemonPresent in 5% of Assyrtiko
- LimePresent in 5% of Assyrtiko
- PearPresent in 5% of Assyrtiko
- CreamPresent in 4% of Assyrtiko
- OrangePresent in 4% of Assyrtiko
News about the grape variety Assyrtiko
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