Varieties

Assyrtiko

Winery

Xatzidakis Santorini

Geographical Indication

PDO Santorini

Alcohol Level

14%

Category
White
About This Project

Assyrtiko de Louros, PDO Santorini, Assyrtiko 100%.

Grapes from selected vineyards, at the wider area of Louros of the village of Pyrgos Kallistis and at an altitude from 180 up to 220 meters.

Vinification: Skin contact for 12 hours, separation of must from grapes, clarification and fermentation with selected yeasts at 18 ˚C.
Final fermentation and maturation on the Lees for 24 months in old barrels. Limited production.

Characteristics: Yellow colour with intense golden hues, aromas of ripe stone fruits and oriental spices. Dense and mineral on the palate with typical acidity and a tannic long aftertaste. Served at 12-14 ˚C, with shellfish dishes, white and red meats, game, as well as mature full fat cheese. Potential aging in the bottle for more than 10 years.