Assyrtiko by Gaia Wild Ferment 2023
Greece
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Description
In a nutshell:
An intriguingly complex Assyrtiko from Santorini, with smoky minerality, citrus zest, and a rich, textured depth that speaks of its volcanic island roots.
The lowdown:
Assyrtiko is one of Greece's finest grapes and thrives in the volcanic soils of Santorini. This wild ferment version from Gaia takes it to another level. Left to ferment naturally at its own pace, it's developed into something seriously rich and complex. The aromatic, earthy bouquet weaves together citrus and floral notes with acacia wood, vanilla, toasty oak, and a whisper of smoke. Precise and dry, the palate is wrapped in oak-laced minerality, with a salty edge that lingers on the tangy finish. And if you were to give it a couple of years, that youthful intensity will mellow into a richer, honeyed depth. Quite unique, and really rather special.
The Producer:
One of the pioneers of the modern Greek wine revolution Gaia Wines was established in 1997 by Greek winemakers Leon Karatsalos and Yiannis Paraskevopoulos a PHD graduate in Enology from the university of Bordeaux. Operating two different wineries they make cutting edge wines in both Nemea on the Peloponnese peninsula and the idyllic island of Santorini in the Cyclades, some of the most promising wine producing areas in Greece. Gaia's main aim is to show off the potential of the indigenous Greek grape varieties worldwide. Over the years they've grown steadily, when they started production was less than 10,000 bottles, now its in the hundreds of thousands. At Nemea the reds made from Agiorgitiko take centre stage, while on Santorini it's the whites made from Assyrtiko.
When to drink:
To get the best from it, open and decant half an hour before serving. Its salty minerality and rich complexity make it a great match for the likes of grilled seabass, roast lamb, or lemony herb-roasted chicken.
Suitable for Vegans
An intriguingly complex Assyrtiko from Santorini, with smoky minerality, citrus zest, and a rich, textured depth that speaks of its volcanic island roots.
The lowdown:
Assyrtiko is one of Greece's finest grapes and thrives in the volcanic soils of Santorini. This wild ferment version from Gaia takes it to another level. Left to ferment naturally at its own pace, it's developed into something seriously rich and complex. The aromatic, earthy bouquet weaves together citrus and floral notes with acacia wood, vanilla, toasty oak, and a whisper of smoke. Precise and dry, the palate is wrapped in oak-laced minerality, with a salty edge that lingers on the tangy finish. And if you were to give it a couple of years, that youthful intensity will mellow into a richer, honeyed depth. Quite unique, and really rather special.
The Producer:
One of the pioneers of the modern Greek wine revolution Gaia Wines was established in 1997 by Greek winemakers Leon Karatsalos and Yiannis Paraskevopoulos a PHD graduate in Enology from the university of Bordeaux. Operating two different wineries they make cutting edge wines in both Nemea on the Peloponnese peninsula and the idyllic island of Santorini in the Cyclades, some of the most promising wine producing areas in Greece. Gaia's main aim is to show off the potential of the indigenous Greek grape varieties worldwide. Over the years they've grown steadily, when they started production was less than 10,000 bottles, now its in the hundreds of thousands. At Nemea the reds made from Agiorgitiko take centre stage, while on Santorini it's the whites made from Assyrtiko.
When to drink:
To get the best from it, open and decant half an hour before serving. Its salty minerality and rich complexity make it a great match for the likes of grilled seabass, roast lamb, or lemony herb-roasted chicken.
Suitable for Vegans
Details
| Categories | Wine / White Wine / Crisp & Fresh Whites |
| Country | Greece |
| Grape Variety | Assyrtiko |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Vegan/Vegetarian | Vegan |
| SKU | GA1618WN |
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