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
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 Peloponnesos
Southern Greece, the country's 2nd region by volume, high-altitude vineyards (200-900 m). Signature Agiorgitiko at Nemea ("Hercules' Blood"): deep ruby reds with signature notes of black cherry, plum, blackberry, sweet spices and a balsamic touch, supple tannins and a velvety palate — fleshy and accessible. At Mantinia (600 m), pink-skinned Moschofilero gives aromatic whites (rose, citrus, white flowers). Sweet fortified Mavrodaphne, fresh Roditis.
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