{"product_id":"1427-peloponnese-assyrtiko-white-wine-greece-2024","title":"1427 Peloponnese Assyrtiko White Wine, Greece 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe love bringing you interesting wines from under-the-radar wine regions around the world. So we’re thrilled to introduce\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb role=\"emphasis\"\u003e14\/27 Assyrtiko\u003c\/b\u003e—a classic, mineral-fresh white from Greece that’s absolutely delicious. If you’re a fan of Sauvignon Blanc or Albariño, then you’ll\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci role=\"emphasis\"\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewant to try this Assyrtiko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Assyrtiko is an excellent wine to pair with food, aided by its pronounced savory profile, stony minerality and citrus freshness. This unique Greek grape is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb role=\"emphasis\"\u003erising from relative obscurity, with an insider cult following,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto achieve a resonant new voice in the wine world,” says\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci role=\"emphasis\"\u003eDecanter.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd we can’t think of anyone better to bring you a taste than Christos Vavatsis at Symposium Cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this thrilling white, Christos handpicks Assyrtiko grapes from vineyards grown in the unique red clay, mineral-rich soils of Nemea, in the northeastern region of the Peloponnese peninsula. Here, vineyards stretch\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb role=\"emphasis\"\u003eup to 2,600 feet above sea level,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egiving the fruit plenty of sunshine to ripen during the day, and cooler nights to maintain Assyrtiko's trademark acidity and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in the cellar, Christos ferments the juice in stainless steel to allow Assyrtiko to really shine. The resulting wine has aromas of fresh citrus, white peach and green pear, plus a subtle hint of Greek herbs. On the palate, it offers ripe lemon and peach flavors, along with a delicate minerality and lively streak of acidity through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lionstone International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256048419125,"sku":"4408824","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/7650\/3093\/files\/1427PeloponneseAssyrtikoWhiteWine_Greece2024.jpg?v=1761163835","url":"https:\/\/www.lionstone.com\/products\/1427-peloponnese-assyrtiko-white-wine-greece-2024","provider":"Lionstone International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}