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 22% of Assyrtiko
- Citrus fruitPresent in 22% of Assyrtiko
- EarthPresent in 20% of Assyrtiko
- MicrobioPresent in 14% of Assyrtiko
- OakPresent in 12% of Assyrtiko
- SpicesPresent in 11% of Assyrtiko
- Tropical fruitPresent in 11% of Assyrtiko
- Non oakPresent in 9% of Assyrtiko
- VegetalPresent in 9% of Assyrtiko
- CitrusPresent in 8% of Assyrtiko
- MineralityPresent in 6% of Assyrtiko
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Assyrtiko
- FloralPresent in 6% of Assyrtiko
- LimePresent in 5% of Assyrtiko
- LemonPresent in 5% of Assyrtiko
- PearPresent in 5% of Assyrtiko
- StonePresent in 5% of Assyrtiko
- HoneyPresent in 5% of Assyrtiko
- PineapplePresent in 4% of Assyrtiko
- CreamPresent in 4% of Assyrtiko