Volcanic island whites of piercing acidity and salt.
On this windswept volcanic island, ancient Assyrtiko vines are trained into low basket shapes (kouloura) to protect the grapes from wind and sun. Ungrafted and often over a century old, they give intensely mineral, saline whites.
Country
Greece
Climate
Hot, windy and dry, volcanic soils
Key grapes
Assyrtiko
Areas to know
4
Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.
Pyrgos
High village, fine Assyrtiko
Megalochori
Old basket-trained kouloura vines
Vinsanto
Sweet wine from sun-dried grapes
Nykteri
Traditional oak-aged, fuller style
Local classics and safe bets.
Say it at the table
“Santorini Assyrtiko grows in volcanic ash on vines woven into baskets — bone dry, citrusy and salty like the sea.”
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