Winery VassaltisAssyrtiko
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with lean fish and shellfish.
The Assyrtiko of the Winery Vassaltis is in the top 20 of wines of Santorini.
Taste structure of the Assyrtiko from the Winery Vassaltis
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Assyrtiko of Winery Vassaltis in the region of Santorini is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Assyrtiko of Winery Vassaltis in the region of Santorini often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus.
Food and wine pairings with Assyrtiko
Pairings that work perfectly with Assyrtiko
Original food and wine pairings with Assyrtiko
The Assyrtiko of Winery Vassaltis matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish or lean fish such as recipes of mie goreng or tonkinese soup (vietnam).
Details and technical informations about Winery Vassaltis's Assyrtiko.
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 from Winery Vassaltis are 2016, 2017, 2015, 2018 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Vassaltis
The Winery Vassaltis is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Santorini to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Santorini
Mythical volcanic PDO of the Cyclades (Greece): signature Assyrtiko as king white (>=85%, complemented by Aidani and Athiri) — pale robe and signature direct mineral-saline profile mirroring the volcanic terroir — lively notes of citrus, lemon, grapefruit, white fruits and an iodine touch, sharp acidity at low pH and chiselled structure. Centenary vines in kouloura (basket shielding from wind), phylloxera-free island, intense sun, violent wind, minimal rain.
The word of the wine: Velouté
Said of a wine that is soft and caressing in the mouth.
