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VASSALTIS VINEYARDS | SANTORINI
Plethora is a unicorn, high-end wine inspired by ancestral winemaking techniques. Crafted from the finest Assyrtiko grapes, harvested late for optimal ripeness, this wine undergoes a meticulous production process. Fermentation in stainless steel is followed by extended barrel aging without topping up, allowing for gentle oxidation. This unique approach results in a wine of exceptional complexity, displaying a captivating interplay of ripe fruit, creamy texture, and vibrant acidity, a testament to the unique influence of the volcanic terroir. A most exciting and profound wine! One for the collectors!
Andromachi’s Tasting Notes
Wine Details
Style: Dry, White, Volcanic
Soil: volcanic
Appelation: PDO Santorini
Drinking Window: 2024-2034
Viticulture: Eco-oriented
Vinification: The grapes are collected overripe to give the high alcohol that defines this wine. Fermentation takes place in 30 year old barrels previously used for Vinsanto. It is then left to age for 9 months without being topped up allowing contact with oxygen. The wine is then moved to steel tanks and bottled after 3 months. It has aged in the bottle for two years prior to its release.
Service temperature: 14-15°C
Pairings: Slow cooked meat, creamy sauces, beef fillet carpaccio with leek creme and pesto sauce, fresh tuna tataki with sesame and seasonal greens
