POP SANTORINI
100% Assyrtiko
Pyrite comes from three exceptional vineyards with old vines of Assyrtiko that can be over 120 years old. The two are located in Pyrgos and one in Megalochori, two areas that are famous for the excellent quality of grapes.
Classic white vinification at controlled temperatures with exclusively neutral doughs to maintain the varietal character. Winemaking with the least possible interventions to express the character of the vineyards. Upon completion of the fermentation, the wines matured on their entire wine lees with frequent stirring for a total of ten months.
Nose full of minerality and the characteristic, for Assyrtika of Santorini, tsakmakopetra. Notes of ripe stone fruit and citrus tart. Rich mouth, exuberant with finesse and balanced acidity. Long aftertaste with saltiness and minerality.
AGING POTENTIAL: 10 years
TASTY COMBINATIONS: oily fish, or salmon carpaccio, lamb fricassee, white meat such as stuffed turkey and pasta or shellfish risotto.
- Availability: In Stock
- Code: KL-0001016