Winery RaptisBlack Cave (Μαύρη Σπηλιά) Assyritiko
White wine
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Details and technical informations about Winery Raptis's Black Cave (Μαύρη Σπηλιά) Assyritiko.
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Black Cave (Μαύρη Σπηλιά) Assyritiko from Winery Raptis are 2019, 0
Informations about the Winery Raptis
The Winery Raptis is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Peloponnesos to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine 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.
The word of the wine: Velouté
Said of a wine that is soft and caressing in the mouth.
