Santo Wines SANTORINI ASSYRTIKOAppellation: Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) SantoriniType: White dry wineVarieties: Assyrtiko 100%2024 vintageTasting notesThis wine is a classic benchmark of the variety and its homeland. A vibrantaromatic cocktail of sea-breeze freshness, citrus fruit and white fleshed stonefruit. Bone-dry, brightly acidic with a textural mineral smokiness and a food-begging finish.Technical infoAlcohol by volume (%) 13.4 Total acidity (gr tartaric acid/lt) 6.5Residual sugars (gr/lt) 2 pH 3.08The vineyardLocation: Pyrgos, Exo Gonia, Faros Akrotiriouand ImerovigliAltitude: Up to 400 metersAge of vines: 60 – 80 yearsPruning method: “Kouloura” (basket-shaped)Planting density: 2,000-2,300 vines/haYield/ha: 2,000 kgWinemakingClassic white vinification. Destemming, skin contact for 6 hours in lowtemperature 5-6 οC. Gentle pneumatic press. Fermentation temperature at 16-17οC. Conservation in stainless steel tanks. Stabilization, filtering and bottling.Total Production: 80.000 bottlesSuitable for vegetarians and vegansHighlight: On the back label of the wine, the basic info of the wine is alsowritten in Braille system.
