Vassaltis Vineyards alcyone 750ml

An elegant wine with balance and complexity between the
minerality of Assyrtiko, structure and layers from the oak
component. Despitethe criticism on the use of oak in Assyrtiko,
Alcyone shows that ifused properly it adds complexity and
richness resulting in a perfectly balanced wine with a long
ageing potential.

Type: Dry White Wine
Vintage: 2023
Varietal Composition: 100% Assyrtiko
Classification Protected:
Designation of Origin Santorini (PDO)
Area: Selected plots in Pyrgos,
Megalochori and Vourvoulos
Vinification and Elevage: A 100% Assyrtiko wine made from
hand picked grapes from three
vineyard plots. Whole cluster pressed
and fermented in oak vats and 500
liters barrels. Following four months
of battonage the wine mature on
its lees. After bottling, Alcyone rests in
our cellars for 7 more months
before release.
Colour: Gold, green tints
Nose: Rich and complex, notes of orange,
lemon and other citrus fruits, hints of
figs, flint stone, vanilla, toast, saline.
Taste: Salt, citrus, mushrooms,primary fruit,
mouthwatering acidity, structured and
concentrated, full bodied, well
balanced minerality, very
intense and longafter-taste.
Pairing Suggestions: Grilled fish, white meat (chicken and
pork) cooked with white sauce and
hard cheeses.