Koutsoyannopoulos Assyrtiko 2017

Beach - sea salt air - the island of Santorini = Assyrtiko

Koutsoyannopoulos Assyrtiko 2017

Santorini, Greece

13.5%

One of the oldest wineries on the island (founded in the 19th century) the 15 hectares estate of rich ash volcanic soils estate the traditionally shaped basket, wreaths vines “kouloura” to protect the berries from the warm temperatures, harsh winds from the Aegean Sea and altitude of the island.

Pours into the glass a medium lemon color.

Swirl and aromas of the ocean combined with citrus and ripe pears.

Sip and the wine's rocket ship - laser-focused acidity greet you right away, followed by pear, apple, citrus, beeswax, mango, ginger, orange blossom and ends on a savory bayleaf, thyme & sea salt mineral notes mixed with bread dough. The wine is medium bodied that starts off and bone dry. A complex wine that is refreshing and terroir-transparent.

I enjoyed this lovely watching the waves roll in and out with a wedge of Pan Bagnat. However this wine is made for all things seafood - oysters, butter drenched lobster or char grilled octopus.