Santorini 2018, Akra Chryssos

Santorini 2018, Akra Chryssos

Date Tasted: 2/2021

Akra Chryssos is a lately new entry in Santorini's island terroir, not so as a vine grower as such a winemaker. The wine expresses its place of origin, and it is rounder than the other island representatives. It is a promising effort, and there is a potential for development.

Appearance: The colour is medium gold with some honey hues. 

Nose: It has a medium aromatic intensity on the nose, mostly with wet gravel, flint and lemon notes. 

Palate: It is ripe on the palate with high acidity yet not as sharp as one would expect. The body is medium with a medium-length aftertaste. 

Drink: It has the ageing potential of a couple of years more, but I would recommend drinking it.

Food Pairing: It needs food, so try it with smoked pork, smoked salmon, or spicy cold cuts are enough. 

Points: 86

Name: Santorini

Producer: Akra Chryssos

Variety: Assyrtiko, Athiri, Aidani

Vintage: 2018

Region: PDO Santorini, Aegean Islands, Greece

Alcohol: 14%

Retail Price: 24€

Serving temperature: 10-14 C°

Drink it until 2024