Santo Wines SANTORINI ASSYRTIKO
Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Santorini
Type: White dry wine
Varieties: Assyrtiko 100%
2024 vintage
Tasting notes
This wine is a classic benchmark of the variety and its homeland. A vibrant
aromatic cocktail of sea-breeze freshness, citrus fruit and white fleshed stone
fruit. Bone-dry, brightly acidic with a textural mineral smokiness and a food-
begging finish.
Technical info
Alcohol by volume (%) 13.4 Total acidity (gr tartaric acid/lt) 6.5
Residual sugars (gr/lt) 2 pH 3.08
The vineyard
Location: Pyrgos, Exo Gonia, Faros Akrotiriou
and Imerovigli
Altitude: Up to 400 meters
Age of vines: 60 – 80 years
Pruning method: “Kouloura” (basket-shaped)
Planting density: 2,000-2,300 vines/ha
Yield/ha: 2,000 kg
Winemaking
Classic white vinification. Destemming, skin contact for 6 hours in low
temperature 5-6 οC. Gentle pneumatic press. Fermentation temperature at 16-
17οC. Conservation in stainless steel tanks. Stabilization, filtering and bottling.
Total Production: 80.000 bottles
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Highlight: On the back label of the wine, the basic info of the wine is also
written in Braille system.
