Winery SokosAssyrtiko (Ασύρτικο)
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Assyrtiko (Ασύρτικο) of the Winery Sokos is in the top 90 of wines of Nemea.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Assyrtiko (Ασύρτικο) of Winery Sokos in the region of Peloponnesos often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Sokos's Assyrtiko (Ασύρτικο).
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 Assyrtiko (Ασύρτικο) from Winery Sokos are 2018, 0, 2019, 2017
Informations about the Winery Sokos
The Winery Sokos is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 36 wines for sale in the of Nemea to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Nemea
Flagship Peloponnese appellation (north-east) and Greece's largest red PDO: exclusive signature Agiorgitiko in red (Saint George grape) — deep ruby with concentrated signature aromas of cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, plum and a cassis touch, spicy profile, moderate acidity and generous fruit. Versatile style — light, easy reds to drink young, complex age-worthy reds, sometimes sweet. PDO Nemea, varied altitude, signature diurnal swings, late-ripening grape.
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: Sensory analysis
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