Name: Nykteri Santorini YannisVariety: White blend
Region: Aegean
Country: Greece
Year: 2010
Price: $13.95
Shop Review: I fell first for the compelling story of this 'night work' wine, and then for the aroma and taste, and can't think of a wine to compare it to. Nykteri- Dry White Wine Appelation of Origin Santorini of superior quality. Since 3,500 years ago, the Nykteri is synonymous to Santorini's famous white wines.The famous 'instant wine making' on the night of the same day that the grapes were harvested solved the problem of the variety's sensitive aroma deterioration. The wine is matured for 3 months at least in barrels. In this way, the wine's contact with the barrel's wood gives the Nykteri a special finesse. Characteristics- crystal-clear, semi-yellow wine. Dominated by the aroma of jasmine, citrus fruits, flowers and pear, all these enhanced with a gentle vanilla sense. A strong body with warm personality and a long lasting taste. Serve with grilled anything as well as with local Greek dishes such as tomato meatballs and fava dip.
My Review: I detected floral notes with this wine. As described, it was very dry, and tasted smooth going down. It had a slight lingering aftertaste and was a little bitter. This white wine was clear in the glass, and had citrus flavors like grapefruit and orange. I did not have this wine with food.
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