
Assyrtiko
Learn about Assyrtiko — taste profile, popular regions and more …
A crisp white variety full of zippy acidity and with a striking mineral character, Assyrtiko comes from the volcanic Greek island of Santorini, but is increasingly grown throughout the country today.
Tasting Notes for Assyrtiko
Assyrtiko is a dry, white wine with flavors of lemon zest, passion fruit, pineapple, flint and fennel.
Perfect Food Pairings for Assyrtiko
It is versatile when matched with food; try it with oysters, shrimp, salmon as well as grilled chicken, tomatoes and asparagus.
Sommelier Secrets for Assyrtiko
The reasons for Assyrtiko’s popularity are plentiful: it retains an acid and mineral profile in a hot climate, blends well with other grapes and can also withstand some age.
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Alexakis Assyrtiko 2021Assyrtiko from Greece
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Gaia Monograph Assyrtiko 2020Assyrtiko from Nemea, Greece
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Domaine Tselepos Santorini Assyrtiko 2020Assyrtiko from Santorini, Greece
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Biblia Chora Areti White 2019Assyrtiko from Macedonia, Greece
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Jim Barry Assyrtiko 2018Assyrtiko from Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia
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