Vineyards in Damasi
Assyrtiko / Roditis
Ages in old French oak barrels for 6 months
ACIDITY: high
BODY: light to medium
TANNIN: no or low
LENGTH: medium
EYE: clear yellow, bright with very slight cloudiness
NOSE: Greek mountain tea (tsai tou vounou), lemon icing, coconut, sea breeze, lime marmalade
MOUTH: a little waxy (or oily) but has lift on the finish, lemon fruits, candle wax, church incense, white florals, seasalt, jasmine, fresh stone fruits
RUMINATIONS: The cycladic staple gets a mainland makeover here with six months in old oak–all the salty bravura of Assyrtiko you know and love; almond, lemon meringue, mountain tea–with a little more oomph from the additon of Roditis. Aromatic. Piquant. Pure pleasure.
COMPARABLES: Chenin Blanc, Cataratto, Macabeu
PAIRING: oysters, raw fish, green salads, roasted vegetables, grilled fish, white meats, hard cheeses, white butter sauces, fruit sauces, picnic, mezze