Wines made from Assyrtiko grapes of Mount Lebanon

Discover the best wines made with Assyrtiko as a single variety or as a blend of Mount Lebanon.

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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 Mount Lebanon

Lebanese coastal mountain range separating the Mediterranean from the Bekaa, vineyards at 800-1,700 m in terraces, high-altitude Mediterranean climate with wide temperature swings. Merwah and Obeidi indigenous signature whites (presumed ancestors of Chardonnay and Semillon): ample and complex with notes of citrus, white peach, dried fruit, flowers, honey and a limestone mineral touch — unique millennial identities. Dense Cabernet, Cinsault, Syrah reds. Sub-regions Batroun, Kesrouan, Metn.

What are the typical flavors of the Assyrtiko grape variety?

  • CitrusPresent in 1% of Assyrtiko
  • ApplesPresent in 1% of Assyrtiko