AM FINE ASSYRTIKO & MALAGOUZIA 2018 - ANATOLIKOS VINEYARDS

The years may pass but old loves die hard. Having a sip from Fine Assyrtiko 2018 by Anatolikos Vineyards feels like the first time you tried it: impressive!

Fine Assyrtiko is far from Santorini, but apart from the Caldera, it doesn't have much to envy. It is definitely one of those that have placed Anatolikos Vineyards and Nikolaidis brothers in the pantheon of Greek (and not only) wines and the most sought-after cellars.
In a blend that tends to become the most popular in Greece, Assyrtiko and Malagouzia, two flagship Greek grape varieties meet once again (90% Assyrtiko - 10% Malagouzia). Assyrtiko adds intensity, structure and charm. Malagouzia softens the blend and adds finesse and fruit. With fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maturation for six months in French oak barrels, on its fine lees, things get very interesting.

Fine Assyrtiko 2018 by Anatolikos Vineyards from Avdira, Thrace is the white wine that steals the show at international exhibitions and collects prizes wherever it is found. It's fantastic now but in 5 years it will be even better.

It has medium lemon color with golden hues.

Seductive nose, with medium (+) aromatic intensity with exuberant citrus aromas such as orange, bitter orange, and sweet kumquat, but also apricot and peach. Butter, vanilla, and hazelnut express the perfectly integrated barrel. Hints of honey, orange blossom, chamomile, and honeysuckle gradually make their presence, completing the complex bouquet.

On the palate, it has medium (+) body, dense structure and it is perfectly balanced, with the refreshing acidity balancing the oily, buttery feel. Peach, orange, grapefruit, apricot, bergamot in perfect harmony with the character of the barrel (vanilla, oak, butter, honey, hazelnut). Long honey aftertaste that will excite you.