Assyrtiko
Assyrtiko is one of Greece's signature white varieties, used for both
dry and sweet wine. It reaches its apogee in the island of Santorini, where it
yields a bone-dry, steely wine that has deliciously concentrated citrus aromas
mixed with an earthy, mineral aftertaste evocative of the volcanic soil of
Santorini.
It is also grown in Paros, Amorghos and Naxos and in smaller quantities in Attica, Drama, Epanomi, Halkidiki and Hromitsa.
Assyrtiko can also be used together with the aromatic Aidani andAthiri grapes for the production of the unique, naturally sweet wines called Vinsanto ("wine from Santorini"), well known since the Byzantine times. The luscious sweet Vinsantos show characteristics of having a deep amber colour, a nose of raisins and a palate of dates and dried figs.
It is also grown in Paros, Amorghos and Naxos and in smaller quantities in Attica, Drama, Epanomi, Halkidiki and Hromitsa.
Assyrtiko can also be used together with the aromatic Aidani andAthiri grapes for the production of the unique, naturally sweet wines called Vinsanto ("wine from Santorini"), well known since the Byzantine times. The luscious sweet Vinsantos show characteristics of having a deep amber colour, a nose of raisins and a palate of dates and dried figs.
