Melissokipos Assyrtiko

PRODUCT OF ORGANIC FARMING

Assyrtiko is an excellent Greek grape, origin from the Santorini island. It is cultivated all over Greece, producing great wines. Crete plays an important role in the production of high quality wines from the Assyrtiko grapes. The Cretan mountainous vineyards produce Assyrtiko grape with more intense aromas , mostly with the herbs and flower aromas. The high acidity and the minerality are the main characteristic of the wines produced from the Assyrtiko grape. Assyrtiko wine is the best pairing with fish food. Ideal for wine connoisseurs looking to age their white wines in a cellar .

GRAPE VARIETIES

100% Assyrtiko

CATEGORY

White, Dry

CLASSIFICATION

P.G.I Crete

VINTAGE

2020

BOTTLE

750ml

GRAPE VARIETIES: 100% Assyrtiko

CATEGORY: Dry, Red

CLASSIFICATION: P.G.I Crete

VINTAGE: 2016

BOTTLE:  750 ml, 1,5lt.

Great with

  • Fish fillet roasted or poaches
  • Pasta in sauce
  • White cheeses

Aroma

On the nose the wine displays aroma of herbs and hint of fruit.

VINIFICATION

Fermentation in stainless steel tank. Maturation 5 months on fine lees.

COLOUR

Brilliant yellow with greenish hues

PALATE

On the palate the acidity balances great with the alcohol and it gives a round mouthfeel with a long afterstaste and a pleasant mouth aroma

SERVED AT

10-120C

AGEING

5 months on the fine lees

CELLARING

6 months at our underground cellar

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