| Rating | 91 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Assyrtiko |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Appellation |
Santorini Aegean Islands Greece |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Price | $35.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2017-12-31 |
Perfect For
Holiday Meals, Sounding Like A Wine Pro, Special Occasion Splurges, Wine Geeks
Drink If You Like
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc , Melon de Bourgogne
Vassaltis Assyrtiko 2016 Review
This fuller-bodied version of Santorini’s signature grape is ripe with intensity and complexity; smoky ash, black stones, white peach, and fresh lime are all fresh and vibrant on the nose. Round, mouth-filling fruit quickly becomes prickly with acidity on the tongue, carrying through all of that stony, savory minerality to a nuanced, lip-smacking finish.
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