Winery VassaltisAssyrtiko Barrel Aged
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 Barrel Aged of the Winery Vassaltis is in the top 50 of wines of Greece and in the top 10 of wines of Santorini.
Taste structure of the Assyrtiko Barrel Aged from the Winery Vassaltis
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Assyrtiko Barrel Aged 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 Barrel Aged of Winery Vassaltis in the region of Santorini often reveals types of flavors of cream, oaky or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, smoke or peach.
Food and wine pairings with Assyrtiko Barrel Aged
Pairings that work perfectly with Assyrtiko Barrel Aged
Original food and wine pairings with Assyrtiko Barrel Aged
The Assyrtiko Barrel Aged of Winery Vassaltis matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish or lean fish such as recipes of american style lobster tails, great chef style or roast monkfish with bacon.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vassaltis's Assyrtiko Barrel Aged.
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 Barrel Aged from Winery Vassaltis are 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
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: Lyon pot
A 46 cl bottle with a thick bottom, typical of the Lyon region, especially used to serve Beaujolais wines drawn from the barrel.
