Variety: Assyrtiko 100%  Alc. 14% by vol.

 Location: pyrgos

viticulture: self-rooted basket-shaped vines (kouloures), 60 years old

winemaking: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. stay on the fine wine lees for 9 months.

maturation: 9 months in a cement egg shaped tank

aging: 10 years

Tasting Characteristics: Concentrated fruit notes of nectarines, apricots, and lemon blossom are accompanied by a distinct sea breeze essence, delivering remarkable salinity. The palate boasts sharp acidity and minerality, offering a clean and disciplined profile supported by a robust structure. The Icon wine showcases exceptional complexity and a profound, enduring salty finish.

Anhydrous Winery History: It all began in early 2000. Avantis Estate’s winemaker, Mr. Apostolos Mountrichas fell in love with Santorini and the strong personality of Assyrtiko and started his Santorini project in 2012. He completed his project in 2021  by founding Anhydrous Winery. His philosophy rely on experimentations in ancient wine making techniques that produce modern wines with purity and primary varietal characteristics. Wines that reflect the connection to the Santorinian anhydrous land, the majesty of earth, the volcano, the sun, the sea breeze, the Cycladic air – the intense personality of this unique PDO land. High quality wines sealed with the raw beauty of Santorini. These are the Anhydrous wines.

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