Wines made from Assyrtiko grapes of Peloponnesos
Discover the best wines made with Assyrtiko as a single variety or as a blend of Peloponnesos.
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 Peloponnesos
The Peloponnese Peninsula (Peloponnesus) is a large landform on the southern edge of continental Greece. Covered in mountains, rugged plateaus and valleys, the area has an abundance of mesoClimates and terroirs suitable for premium viticulture. Native Grape varieties such as Agiorgitiko, Moschofilero and Mavrodaphne are planted throughout the peninsula. They produce everything from fresh, minerally white wines to Rich, ageworthy reds.
What are the typical flavors of the Assyrtiko grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 12% of Assyrtiko
- EarthPresent in 10% of Assyrtiko
- Tree fruitPresent in 10% of Assyrtiko
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Assyrtiko
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Assyrtiko
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Assyrtiko
- OakPresent in 2% of Assyrtiko
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Assyrtiko
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Assyrtiko
- FloralPresent in 1% of Assyrtiko
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Assyrtiko
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Assyrtiko
- PeachPresent in 1% of Assyrtiko
- LemonPresent in 1% of Assyrtiko
- SaltPresent in 1% of Assyrtiko
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Assyrtiko
- CherryPresent in 1% of Assyrtiko
- OakyPresent in 1% of Assyrtiko
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Assyrtiko
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Assyrtiko