Assyrtiko: Greek Treasure
- Native to Greek island of Santorini
- Expresses nature of island’s volcanic soil
- Maintains its acidity as it ripens
- Bone dry with citrus and minerality
- Spreading all over Greece where it produces milder and more fruity wines
- Blended with aromatic Aidani and Athiri grapes for Vinsanto, noted sweet wine
- Slowly beginning to be grown in the New World (Australia)
The Author’s prized rock from the volcanic island of Santorini
