Nychteri 2022 from Mikra Thira Winery on Thirasia offers a distinctive version of Santorini’s classic Nychteri style seen through the eyes and winemaking expertise of Vangelis Gerovassiliou, Vassilis Tsaktsarlis, and Ioanna Vamvakouri.
Its name, Nychteri, comes from the tradition of harvesting grapes during the night (nychta in Greek) to preserve their freshness and protect them from the intense daytime heat. This version is crafted from overripe Assyrtiko, Aidani, and Athiri grapes, co-fermented with care, first in stainless steel tanks, and then transferred to French oak barrels, where fermentation is completed and the wine ages on fine lees for 4 months. After bottling, it matures for about a year in the winery’s cellar, developing richness, volume, and a round, creamy texture.
Nychteri 2022 from Mikra Thira blends the mineral intensity of Thirasia’s rare volcanic terroir with elegantly integrated oak, resulting in a wine that’s refined, complex, and deeply enjoyable.
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