Why do we love it?
Santorini Familia of Hatzidakis Winery is an emotional wine that marks the transition of the winery to the hands of the children and the family of the late Haridimos. Some of the best, ungrafted vines give the best fruit, for a classic and beloved Santorini!
Haridimos Hatzidakis was a charismatic creator. He was a creator and not just a winemaker because his wines were works of art that evoked sentiments and made even better memories. Hatzidakis made wines of minor interventions, with indigenous yeasts and from ungrafted vines before it became a trend! The gap he left, as well as his legacy, is huge. All family members joined forces to continue his work, creating Santorini Familia. 15 - 80-year-old vines of Assyrtiko in Pyrgos give their super-concentrated, precious fruit. The harvest is done manually and then the wine ferments with indigenous yeasts, in stainless steel tanks. The wine matures for 6 months and then it is bottled unfiltered.
We know that whatever we say about Santorini Familia of Hatzidakis Winery, it's not enough so you just have to try it. And only then you will understand.
Tastes Like
It has medium lemon color and expressive aromas of lemon, citron, grapefruit, toast, honey, and peach. The mineral character is diffused and so notes of flint and wet stone set the tone. Impressive mouth with rich body, sharp acidity, and the characteristic dense structure of Assyrtiko.
