Winery CalligaΜελισσόμαντρα Ασύρτικο - Ροδίτης (Melissomandra Assyrtiko - Rhoditis)
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Winery Calliga's Μελισσόμαντρα Ασύρτικο - Ροδίτης (Melissomandra Assyrtiko - Rhoditis).
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Μελισσόμαντρα Ασύρτικο - Ροδίτης (Melissomandra Assyrtiko - Rhoditis) from Winery Calliga are 2016, 2015, 0, 2017
Informations about the Winery Calliga
The Winery Calliga is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Peloponnesos to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine 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.
The word of the wine: Stopper (taste of)
A defect in the wine reminiscent of the smell and taste of mouldy cork.
