Gavalas Winery Santorini 2021
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A volcanic, fresh, bone-dry white wine. Delicate aromas of pear, lemon and pineapple on the nose. On the palate the wine is elegant, smooth, and complex, with bright fruits and a full-body. Given the volcanic terroir there is a high minerality that adds hints of flint and salt. This is a high quality classic Santorini Assyrtiko that has great aging potential. The vines are more than 50 years old from Megalochori, Akrotiri and Pyrgos area of Santorini.
A crisp white variety full of zippy acidity, Assyrtiko comes from the volcanic Greek island of Santorini but is grown increasingly wide throughout the country today. Assyrtiko’s popularity isn’t hard to explain: it retains its acid and mineral profile in a hot climate, stands alone or blends well with other grapes and can also withstand some age. Somm Secret—On the fairly barren, windswept Mediterranean island of Santorini, Assyrtiko vines must be cultivated in low baskets, pinned to the ground. The shape serves to preserve moisture and protect the growing grapes in its interior.
