Santorini
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Santorini from Greece is pale yellow with flavors of lemon and green apple, and a hint of volcanic minerality.
- Fruity notes
- 4/5
- Body
- 1/5
- Tannins
- 1/5
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Characteristics
- Origin
Greece- Grapes
- Assyrtiko
- Category
- Still
- Colour
- White
- Flavours
- apple, lemon, minerality
- Sugar
- Dry
- Serve
- Cold (7-13°C)
- Strength
- From 11 to 16°
- Price
- $ - $$
Last update: January 5, 2025
Information
Santorini from Greece is pale yellow with flavors of lemon and green apple, and a hint of volcanic minerality. It's light-bodied with refreshing acidity. Great with seafood and fresh salads. Perfect for a sunny day.
Fun facts
To protect the vines from the island’s fierce winds, the locals weave the vines into basket-shaped formations, known as "kouloura." It’s an ancient winemaking technique still used today, making the vineyards look like art.
Gastronomy
Main
Snacks & Appetizers
- Assorted canapés
- Berry Assortment
- Fried Garlic Shrimp
- Paté
Perfect with
Santorini is excellent with "Grilled Prawns," where the wine's minerality and acidity complement the seafood, or pair it with "Feta Cheese," where its crispness balances the saltiness.
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