Quite aromatic for Assyrtiko, with green fruits and a peachy stone-fruit quality. Nicely dry on the palate, almost chalky, with plenty of fruit. More fruity than Santorini Assyrtiko but still with the variety's tension and freshness.
At the very end of a long tasting, winemaker Leto Paraskevopoulos offered me a small glass of the Gai'a NV Nemea Ritinitis Nobilis, and the effect was brilliant. The wine refreshed and immediately reset my palate. This is a "redefined" Retsina, or a wine ...
The 2023 Karamolegos Assyrtiko Feredini is a beautiful expression of Santorini's iconic grape variety, Assyrtiko. It opens with a fresh, vibrant nose, offering aromas of citrus zest, green apple, and a touch of saline minerality, evoking the island's volcanic soils. There's a subtle herbal note in the background, like wild thyme or oregano, adding complexity. On the palate, the wine is crisp and refreshing with a lively acidity that perfectly balances its medium body. Flavors of citrus and crunchy yellow fruits are complemented by a stony minerality typical of the region. The finish is long and precise, with a delightful tension between fruit and salinity, leaving a clean, refreshing aftertaste. Ideal with seafood or Mediterranean dishes, it also stands on its own as a refreshing aperitif.
Malagousia vines at 620–710 m. Hand-harvested. Skin contact, controlled alcoholic fermentation in stainless-steel tanks with cooling jackets, kept on the lees for two months with regular stirring. Vegan. TA 5.72 g/l, pH 3.42. Open and aromatic: fresh pea...