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Vassaltis Vineyards Assyrtiko Barrel Aged Santorini

  • White
  • Assyrtiko (100%)

Vinification & Aging

Grapes are hand harvested and sorted. 100% whole cluster fermentation started in a stainless-steel tank at controlled temperatures. The wine is transferred into 500lt French Oak barrels where fermentation is finished.

The wine spends 6 months in 500 lt French oak barrels, 3 months in stainless steel tank and then bottled. Further ageing is done in bottle before released.

Ecosystems

The soil of Santorini is unique; the whole island is a super volcano and has been covered with volcanic material since the last eruption in 1620 B.C. The vineyards are from one of the most historical viticulture regions in the world. The wine producing lineage of the island makes it part of the global historic legacy of grape cultivation.

Tasting Notes

Toasty and vanilla aromas, butter, cream, wet stone and flint, ripe lemon, very complex.