P.D.O. SANTORINI
100% Assyrtiko
Pyrite comes from three exceptional vineyards with old Assyrtiko vines that can exceed 120 years of age. Two are located in Pyrgos and one in Megalochori, two areas renowned for the exceptional quality of their grapes.
Classic white vinification at controlled temperatures with exclusively neutral yeasts to preserve the varietal character. Vinification with minimal intervention to express the character of the vineyards. Upon completion of fermentation, the wines matured on their lees with frequent stirring for a total of ten months.
A refined nose full of minerality and the characteristic flintiness of Santorini’s Assyrtiko grapes. Notes of ripe stone fruit and citrus tart. Rich and exuberant on the palate, with finesse and balanced acidity. Long finish with salinity and minerality.
Distinctions:
2015:Silver Medal 94/100 – Decanter WWA 2017, Jancis Robinson (JH MW) : 17, Yiannis Karakasis MW: 92, John Szabo MS: 91, Andreas Larsson: 91
AGEING POTENTIAL: 10 years
FOOD PAIRING: oily fish, or salmon carpaccio, lamb fricassee, white meat such as stuffed turkey and pasta or shellfish risotto.
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