Boutari : Santorini 2016

A Crystal-Clear Assyrtiko White Wine from Santorini

The Boutari property includes a collection of seven wineries, 6 of which are located in Greece and 1 in France. The Boutari Winery on the island of Santorini, easily identifiable for its classic white dome, has been one of the leading properties in the island's viticultural development. The 6-hectare vineyard, in the appellation of PDO Santorini, is home to vines that were never affected by phylloxera, a rarity indeed on the European continent. Located on the warmer southern side of the island, the estate is quite sparsely planted, with only around 2,500 vines per hectare, at an altitude between 105 and 140 meters above sea level. In order to protect them against strong island winds, the vines are pruned low in a basket shape, with the grapes growing in the center. The vines grow in sandy volcanic soils, covered with scoria, lava and pumice stones. The Santorini 2016 from Boutari is a single-varietal white wines made from the native Assyrtiko grape, manually harvested and selected for optimum quality. The fruit is cold-soaked before vinification with racking at low temperatures for increased clarity. The wine is matured in stainless steel tanks with a frequent stirring of the lees.

In the glass, the Santorini 2016 by Boutari presents a crystal clear body with a pale yellow color and green reflections. On the nose, aromas of lemontree flowers, hyacinth, fennel and jasmine unfold. On the palate, this wine is very well structured, vibrant and fresh, with notes of citrus fruits coming forth. The high acidity and long aftertaste of this wine result in a splendid finish, guarantee to satisfy lovers of bright white wines.