Assyrtiko Magnum 2021

Assyrtiko Magnum is a truly exceptional wine in our collection. This single-origin wine, crafted from the Assyrtiko grape variety, which originated on the island of Santorini but is now cultivated across Crete and Greece, is celebrated for its vibrant acidity and distinct minerality. The uniqueness of Assyrtiko Magnum lies in its vinification method, which includes ageing on fine lees for a year in a new French oak barrel.

This process imparts delicate aromas of vanilla, oak, and citrus, such as grapefruit, lime, and orange marmalade. Bottled exclusively in magnum size and sealed with natural corks from Portugal, the wine’s cellaring process is further enhanced, adding a unique character to Assyrtiko wines.

GRAPE VARIETY

100% Assyrtiko

CATEGORY

White, Dry

CLASSIFICATION

P.G.I Crete

VINTAGE

2021

BOTTLE

Magnum size only (1.5L)

Limited Edition

Yes, 300 bottles

Great with

shellfish, grilled fish or calamari, cooked fish, risotto with white sauces and mushrooms.

aroma

Delicated boutique of vanilla, oak and citrus, such as grapefruit, lime and orange marmalade.

VINIFICATION

For Assyrtiko Magnum, a small portion of each harvest is set aside, and after fermentation, it is aged in a new French oak barrel with a light toasting. This delicate maturation process ensures the wine retains its varietal character, with its primary aromas remaining intact. After 12 months of ageing in fine lees, the wine is bottled exclusively in magnum format (200-300 bottles per vintage), where it continues to mature for another 12 months under natural cork in the cellar, in ideal conditions of temperature and humidity, before being released to the market.

COLOUR

Bright golden color with greenish-yellowish hues

PALATE

Intense creamy flavors, crispy acidity and long aftertaste of vanilla and flower honey

SERVED AT

10-120C

CELLARING

Bottled exclusively in magnum size (1.5L), sealed with a natural cork, and cellared for 12 months in our underground wine cellar.

TYPE OF BARREL

French oak, slightly toasted

SIZE

2.25HL

AGEING

12 months on fine lees in a new French oak barrel which is slightly toasted

Technical Properties

Alchohol
(% vol)

12.5

Residual sugars
(g/L)

1.2

Total Acidity
(g/L tartaric acid):

5.5

Total Sulfur Dioxide SO2
(mg/L):

88

pH

3.3

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