Domaine Gaia Thalassitis Assyrtiko 2021 Dry White 0,75L
Thalassithos is produced from the traditional white grape variety of Santorini, Assyrtiko. It is perhaps the only variety in the Mediterranean area that manages, under adverse soil and climate conditions, to combine satisfactory maturity of the grapes with a relatively high acidity, a characteristic that is particularly important for the flavour balance of dry white wines.
The Assyrtiko we choose for THALASSITH comes exclusively from the autochthonous vineyards of Episkopi, Akrotiri and Pyrgos. The average age of these vineyards is estimated at about 80 years.
The very low yield, which rarely exceeds 350 kg of grapes per hectare, combined with the soil and the variety, give an exuberant, nervous wine with a strong personality.
THALASSITH is best enjoyed during a meal and especially with seafood, fish, shellfish and lemon lamb. Generally, it prefers flavours of medium aromatic intensity, dominated by salty, sour or oily flavours.
A peculiarity of most Assyrtiko wines from Santorini is that while they are white wines, they have the "behavior" of reds! Try to age THALASSITHI for 2-3 years, but strictly at a temperature that will never exceed 12-14οC. The thalassite will change. His minerality will subside, and aromas of fruit and honey will clothe his body.
Remember to pass the THALASSITE in a wide carafe (decanting) about half an hour before enjoying it. You will be surprised...!
