#8: Assyrtiko | Flagship Greek Grape from Volcanic Soils
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Assyrtiko is Greece’s most serious and renowned white wine, and Santorini grows it in nutrient depleted volcanic ash, with no rain, no rivers, and vines coiled into baskets on the ground.
In this Beverage Study episode I break the variety down properly: why these vines are so unique, a comprehensive tasting note, why bottle age fools even experienced sommeliers, which producers to seek out, and proper service and recommended pairings. This is a Greek white wine that deserves to be understood rather than just poured.
IN THIS EPISODE & VIDEO
• Why Santorini vines survive without rain, and why phylloxera never reached the island
• What Assyrtiko tastes like, and the structural check that separates it from Riesling
• The top Assyrtiko producers to become familiar with
• Assyrtiko serving temperature and food pairing, plus the Dolomites bottle nobody expects
If you have been wondering what Assyrtiko tastes like, whether Santorini wine is worth the price, or which bottle to order off a Greek wine list, this episode is the answer. In short, Assyrtiko is a bone-dry, high-acid, saline white from volcanic soil, and it belongs with grilled fish, fried seafood, and anything you would squeeze a lemon over.
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