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What kind of wine is assyrtiko?
white Greek wine grape
Assyrtiko or Asyrtiko is a white Greek wine grape indigenous to the island of Santorini. Assyrtiko is widely planted in the arid volcanic-ash-rich soil of Santorini and other Aegean islands, such as Paros. It is also found on other scattered regions of Greece such as Chalkidiki.
Is assyrtiko like Sauvignon Blanc?
The Assyrtiko grape can be very similar to Sauvignon Blanc, with its citrus flavours, especially lemon, and high acidity.
What does assyrtiko pair with?
Assyrtiko pairs well with strong salty cheeses like feta and haloumi. It also matches with Greeks spreads like taramosalata (fish roe dip) and ahinosalata (sea urchin dip). Sommeliers rejoice! It even pairs with notorious wine-killer asparagus, preferably in risotto form.
Where is the Assyrtiko grape native to?
Santorini
Native to Santorini, Assyrtiko is a rare grape in terms of vineyard area, but is quickly picking up acreage throughout Greece. Noted for its texture, acidity, and minerality.
Is assyrtiko a dry wine?
Dry or sweetAssyrtiko / Sweetness of resulting wine
How do I pronounce assyrtiko?
Assyrtiko (Ah-SEER-tee-koh)
Is Assyrtiko a dry wine?
How do you pronounce Assyrtiko?
Assyrtiko (aka Assirtiko) [pronounce: A seer’ tee ko] is one of Greece’s signature white wine grape varieties, used for both dry and sweet wine.
How do you pronounce assyrtiko?
What is Greek white wine?
About Greek White. Greek white wine is produced from both indigenous and international grape varieties. The most significant indigenous Greek white wine-grape varieties are Assyrtiko, Debina, Moschofilero, Roditis, Savatiano and Vilana.
Is Greek white wine good?
The best-known Greek white wines are undoubtedly Retsina and Assyrtiko. Retsina is famous for historical reasons, and has an unarguably chequered reputation, long associated with inferior wine often made from a blend of grapes and masked by resin flavours.
What is the most popular wine in Greece?
Assyrtiko is one of the most popular and recognized wine varieties in Greece and can be found all across the country since its production is not limited to one specific region, but rather covers the majority of the land.
Can I have a glass of white wine in Greek?
May I have a glass of white wine please? E-na po-tee-ree le-fko kra-see pa-ra-ka-lo.
What is Greek white wine called?
What is a popular drink in Greece?
Ouzo
Ouzo. Ouzo is considered the national drink of Greece. In technical terms, it is either produced by partial distillation or the admixture of plain alcohol with aromatic herbs.