Winery GWCΜελισσόμαντρα Ασύρτικο (Melissomandra Assyrtiko)
White wine
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Details and technical informations about Winery GWC's Μελισσόμαντρα Ασύρτικο (Melissomandra Assyrtiko).
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 (Melissomandra Assyrtiko) from Winery GWC are 2017, 2016, 2018
Informations about the Winery GWC
The Winery GWC is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 44 wines for sale in the of Mantinia to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Mantinia
The wine region of Mantinia is located in the region of Arkadia of Peloponnesos of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Semeli or the Domaine Bosinakis produce mainly wines white, pink and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Mantinia are Moschofilero, Agiorgitiko and Assyrtiko, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Mantinia often reveals types of flavors of citrus, earthy or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, floral or dried fruit.
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.
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The word of the wine: Power
Character of a wine that is full-bodied, generous and has a rich bouquet.
