Santo Wines, Santorini (Greece) Assyrtiko 2022

 Assyrtiko is a native Greek grape variety that shows its best from the Aegean island of Santorini.  Santo Wines is a cooperative winery founded in 1911, and is the largest producer on the island.  The island of Santorini is the remnant of a volcano that erupted with cataclysmic force some 3500 years ago, leaving an assemblage of recently-formed volcanic rocks in its wake.  It is difficult to grow grapes here, but the volcanic soils and spare growing conditions yield wines of considerable power and depth.  The 2022 Santo Wines Assyrtiko shows aromas of apple, pineapple, honey, lemon peel and spice.  The flavors are pure, lively and complex, with apple, lemon and tropical fruit flavors underlain by subtle honey, herb and spice tones.  It’s a versatile white that can pair well with many of your favorite fish and fowl recipes.