Gai’a Estate, Santorini (Cyclades, Greece) Assyrtiko 2018

Jul 27, 2020

By Miranda Franco

 Gai’a (pronounced Yay-ya) Estate’s 2018 Assyrtiko Santorini “Thalassitis” has sea salt and lemon zest aromas that immediately transport you to the beaches of Santorini.  The wine is seriously thirst-quenching, with the perfect amount of juiciness and crisp acidity that are needed to foil these hot summer days.  It has the distinct minerality you’d expect from a volcanic island with a briny edge.  The delicate lemon, lime, and honeysuckle flavors give it a bright and lingering finish.    

Country / Region

Cyclades, Greece

Appellation

Santorini

Grape Variety

Assyrtiko

Color

White

Vintage

2018

Score

94

Price

US $ 35.00

Producer

Gai’a Estate