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The Society's Exhibition Santorini Assyrtiko 2021
Wine characteristics
- White Wine
- 1 - Bone dry
- Assyrtiko
- 75cl
- Drinking now
- 13% Alcohol
- no oak influence
- Cork, natural
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- 100ml of this wine contains 77 kcal
- The bottle contains 9.8 units of alcohol
- A 125ml glass of this wine contains 96 kcal and 1.6 units of alcohol
The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week. For information and support on responsible drinking please see www.drinkaware.co.uk. For more information about how calories in wine are measured, click here.
Artemis Karamolegos
Santorini is an arid but commandingly beautiful island with a history of vine cultivation and winemaking that is prehistoric. Its volcanic soils, an mix of basalt, granite, pumice, obsidian and ash laced with metals, silica and oxides, are a legacy of the volcano that famously exploded here in the 16th century BCE, thus creating the islands mesmerising caldera that draws cruiseliners like bees to a honey pot. It is on these often windswept soils that Artemis Karamolegos has established a modern, progressive winery that is earning plaudits worldwide for its delicious wines, perfect for sipping as you observe the famous Santorini sunsets!
Artemis learned at the side of his grandfather who began growing vines and making wines for his family’s personal enjoymentin 1952. Artemis took up the reins in 2004, investing in the winery and the vineyards, and making wines that he could label as PDO (protected designation of origin), the mark of the island’s best. Around the winery the three hectares of vineyards overlook the Aegean Sea, and Artemis also manages vineyards from other owners while buying in some grapes from trusted growers.
His own vines are old, with some over 100 years of age, and farmed in the unique style of Santorini, looking like nothing so much as a crown of thorns (called ‘kouloura’) lying low to the ground in a shallow hollow. This unique style is formed to protect them from the wind and in a bid to retain whatever moisture they can....
The Daily Telegraph
Made by Artemis Karamolegos from 50-year old vnes, this is an excellent assyrtiko.
The Daily Telegraph
Made by Artemis Karamolegos from 50-year old vnes, this is an excellent assyrtiko.
Decanter
Read moreMade for The Wine Society by Artemis Karamelegos, from vines averaging 50 years of age. It's 90% Assyrtiko, with a little Athiri and Aidani added in. Lovers of Santorini Assyrtiko will find the salinity,...
Delicious
Read moreThe volcanic island of Santorini produces exquisite, premium dry whites from the assyrtiko grape. Here’s a beauty: whistle-clean with apricot and lime fruit and a salty dab on the finish. A star with...
Delicious Magazine
Read moreThe volcanic island of Santorini produces exquisite, premium dry whites from the assyrtiko grape. Here's a beauty: whistle-clean with apricot and lime fruit and a salty dab on the finish. A star with...
The Guardian Online
Pure, saline and thrilling, with a long, intense aftertaste. Drink with anything fishy– especially grilled squid.