Assyrtiko is primarily from the Greek island of Santorini but valued increasingly widely on mainland Greece for its acidity, apple and lemon flavours, and ability to express terroir. Finest examples are stellar. The best examples will improve with age. Hugh Johnson 'Possibly the cheapest 4 star wine around. The Apex of Greek Wines (Santorini Assyrtiko)'
The collection below expresses the various styles, including Assyrtiko blends, and terrior of their origin.
Case includes one of each:
Santo Santorini Assyrtiko, PDO Santorini, Greece - Terrific, complex Assyrtiko from the Island of Santorini, the volcanic home of Assyrtiko
Avantis Estate White (Viognier-Assyrtiko), Evia, Greece - Evia Island white full of vibrant luscious fruit, with lovely balance and mineral backbone
Moraitis, Sillogi White, PGI Cyclades, Greece - Lovely blend of Assyrtiko and Malagousia, grown in the traditional way on Paros
Papaioannou Assyrtiko, PGI Peloponnese, Greece - Considered Nemea's benchmark estate, this Assyrtiko is terrific value
Avantis Estate Dolphins Santorini (Assyrtiko), Greece - Terrific, complex Assyrtiko from the Island of Santorini, refreshing and long
Porto Carras, Assyrtiko, PGI Chalkidiki, Greece - Deep, long Assyrtiko of the best quality from near Mt Athos
