ASSYRTIKO DE MYLOS 2016 - HATZIDAKIS WINERY

He was undoubtedly one of the greatest Greek wine producers. A wine making genius, a man with a vision that changed the logic of Greece's most important wine-making zone, putting it in the loudest way on the world wine map.

As you may already know, Haridimos Hatzidakis is no longer with us. As a tribute to the great, sensitive wine producer, and in collaboration with the distribution company Aeolos, part of the proceeds will be given to the family of Haridimos Hatzidakis in support of their efforts for the difficult times.

It is one of the wines for which we do not need to say much. Its myth is known to those who are even slightlyinvolved with Greek wine. Old vines from the Mylos vineyard, gave their best, concentrated juice.

Why do we love it?

The Assyrtiko de Mylos of Hatzidakis Winery is one of the most completed forms of Santorini. Mylos was, in fact, his favorite vineyard. The plants are 80 to 100 years old. The grapes were harvested late, achieving outrageous levels of concentration. After fermentation with native yeasts, it remained for 10 months with lees with frequent batonage.

When to drink it?

Anytime. Even if you wait for another 10 years, it will like it. You too…

Deep lemon color with golden shades.

Moderate (+) aromatic intensity, with complicated aromas reflecting the unique condensation and the typical character of the Assyrtiko. Mature and cool citrus aromas, orange blossoms, quince, grapefruit, along with honey and honeysuckle notes. Vanilla and toasted bread express the long contact with the lees. The minerality is sharp and pure and lively and is expressed in aromas of wet stone and flintstone.

Rich, exuberant, with almost tannic substance and sharp acidity that gives nerve and balances the oily texture. Butter, lime, quince and vanilla stand out with characteristic condensation and remain in the impressive mineral aftertaste.