Chatzivaritis Winery "Minimus" 2020
100% AssyrtikoSpicy & mineral. Quince & white pepper.
Tasting Notes
MInimus 2021 from Chatzivaritis Estate has a deep golden colour.
On the nose it’s round, spicy and mineral. There is quince and sultanas but also slate and white pepper. Finally I find an interesting citrusy bitter note of bergamot peel.
On th mouth it is warm and round. The first sensation when sipping it is sweet and round with vanilla and sultanas but the after taste is a bit more austere with bitter almond and an herbaceous note.
The finish is rather persistent.
My score / points
Estate
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Chatzivaritis Winery |
Label
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Minimus |
Style
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Orange & Still |
Country
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Greece |
Region
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Thessaloniki |
Grapes
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Assyrtiko |
Vintage
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2020 |
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Points
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Assyrtiko
Varietal
Assyrtiko is a Greek white wine grape, probably the best known variety indigenous to this country. This grape is native to the island of Santorini. Here the soil is arid and volcanic which contributes to Assyrtiko distinctive mineral character.
While Assyrtiko is originally from Santorini, it is now grown all over Greece, from the northern area of Macedonia (Makedonia) to the Attica (Attika) region. Cuttings of Assyrtiko have also made it to the New World and Assyrtiko wine is now produced in Australia and the United States too!
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