Winery KoutsoyannopoulosLava White
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Aidani and the Assyrtiko.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with lean fish and shellfish.
Taste structure of the Lava White from the Winery Koutsoyannopoulos
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Lava White of Winery Koutsoyannopoulos in the region of Santorini is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Lava White
Pairings that work perfectly with Lava White
Original food and wine pairings with Lava White
The Lava White of Winery Koutsoyannopoulos matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish or lean fish such as recipes of scallops on a bed of leeks or beef tartar with thai flavors.
Discover the grape variety: Aidani
This grape variety has been cultivated in Greece for a very long time - most often at high altitudes - more specifically in the Cyclades islands, the island of Rhodes, Crete, etc. and is practically unknown in other wine-producing countries, including France. We can meet the black aidani or mavro, very rare, it has however no link with the white or aspro.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Lava White from Winery Koutsoyannopoulos are 0, 2008
Informations about the Winery Koutsoyannopoulos
The Winery Koutsoyannopoulos is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Santorini to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Santorini
The wine region of Santorini is located in the region of Cyclades of Santorini of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Argyros or the Domaine Argyros produce mainly wines white, sweet and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Santorini are Assyrtiko, Aidani and Vidiano, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Santorini often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, eucalyptus or dark chocolate and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, red cherry or cocoa.
The word of the wine: Black Grenache
Grenache is a black grape variety that originated in Spain and is one of the great quality varieties of southern France. Sometimes vinified on its own, it is most often blended with one or more other Rhone or southern grape varieties with complementary qualities such as Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan or Cinsault. Its wines are warm, with aromas of red fruits (cherry) and spices; they oxidize with time. Vinified alone or in very large proportions, Grenache Noir also makes great natural sweet wines in Roussillon (Rivesaltes, Banyuls, Maury) and in the Rhône Valley (Rasteau).
