Vryniotis Winery’s Assyrtiko Sur Lie 2024 is, for half of Greece, undeniably the best Assyrtiko outside of Santorini. For the other half, it’s the Greek white wine that most closely resembles a fine French Chablis. Assyrtikos like this especially at this price are rare and only a few can produce them!
For us, the Assyrtiko Sur Lie 2024 from Vryniotis Winery might be the only one that can truly stand shoulder to shoulder with some of the best Assyrtikos from the volcanic island, proving the variety’s immense potential across different terroirs. And let’s not forget Aidipsos is anything but an ordinary terroir. We're talking about sandy clay soils with a solid limestone subsoil just a meter below the surface, rich in fossils.
The wine ferments in stainless steel tanks using wild, indigenous yeasts to capture the unique character of the soil. It then rests for 6 months on fine lees, with regular batonnage. The result? A wine with a distinct expression of terroir, velvety texture, and layered, complex aromas.
You probably already know Kostas Vryniotis. Steadily and quietly, he’s been building his name in the Greek wine world. Soft-spoken and humble, he prefers to let his wines speak for him. Together with oenologist Grigoris Skopelitis, they take risks, invest in native varieties and experimental methods, and are now reaping the rewards.
If you decide to enjoy the Assyrtiko Sur Lie 2024 now, it will surprise you. But if you manage to resist and set it aside for 3–5 years, it will simply captivate you.
The choice is yours.
