Athanasiou Winery Assyrtiko, Nemea, Peloponnese, Greece 2025
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$28.00
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Athanasiou is a family estate in Nemea, one of Greece’s historic wine regions. The family has farmed vines there since the 19th century, and the modern winery was established in 2007. The portfolio centers on native Greek varieties, with Agiorgitiko as the lead red and Assyrtiko as the main white.
- Farming: Practicing Organic
- Variety: 100% Assyrtiko
- Terroir: Hand-picked from the estate vineyard in Nemea, Peloponnese, Greece, under the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Peloponnese.
- Vinification: Grapes are picked by hand and taken directly to the winery. Cold soak for 12 to 14 hours at 3°C. Free-run juice is fermented for three to four weeks. Sur lie aging with weekly batonnage for five months, then filtration and bottling.
- Aging: Five months sur lie, with weekly batonnage.
- Tasting Notes: Bright gold-yellow in color. Aromas range across citrus, tropical fruit, jasmine, mountain tea, and herbs. The body is rich and structured, with intriguing acidity and a long, mineral, aromatic finish.
- Food Pairings: Grilled octopus or grilled sardines, where the mineral edge matches the smoke. Lemon-herb roast chicken. Shellfish and raw fish. Fresh goat cheese and salads with citrus.
Athanasiou Winery Assyrtiko, Nemea, Peloponnese, Greece 2025
Regular price
$28.00
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Athanasiou is a family estate in Nemea, one of Greece’s historic wine regions. The family has farmed vines there since the 19th century, and the modern winery was established in 2007. The portfolio centers on native Greek varieties, with Agiorgitiko as the lead red and Assyrtiko as the main white.
- Farming: Practicing Organic
- Variety: 100% Assyrtiko
- Terroir: Hand-picked from the estate vineyard in Nemea, Peloponnese, Greece, under the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Peloponnese.
- Vinification: Grapes are picked by hand and taken directly to the winery. Cold soak for 12 to 14 hours at 3°C. Free-run juice is fermented for three to four weeks. Sur lie aging with weekly batonnage for five months, then filtration and bottling.
- Aging: Five months sur lie, with weekly batonnage.
- Tasting Notes: Bright gold-yellow in color. Aromas range across citrus, tropical fruit, jasmine, mountain tea, and herbs. The body is rich and structured, with intriguing acidity and a long, mineral, aromatic finish.
- Food Pairings: Grilled octopus or grilled sardines, where the mineral edge matches the smoke. Lemon-herb roast chicken. Shellfish and raw fish. Fresh goat cheese and salads with citrus.