Santorini Assyrtiko Athiri Aidani 2023

Anhydrous began life in 2012 when winemakers Apostolos Mountrichas and his wife Lenga Grigoriadou decided to start Avantis Santorini (named after their original estate in central Greece). They were looking for a new challenge, a challenge articulated when they changed the name of their estate to Anhydrous with the 2021 vintage. Anhyrdrous means ‘without water’, a recognition of the brutal growing traditions on this beautiful island. Within a space of a decade, Apostolos and Lenga have transformed Anhydrous into one of the island’s premier producers. Spring was sunny with adequate rainfall ensuring sufficient water reserves throughout the growing season. Early summer temperatures were moderate with minimum rainfall allowing for a slow, steady ripening. From the middle to the end summer, temperatures increased to almost 38°C (standard Mediterranean summer temperatures). Weather remained hot during early autumn and was followed by rainfall towards the end of September, which brought forward the end of harvest. On the nose, this Santorini wine blends the noble steely Assyrtiko, the floral-scented Aidani and lemony Athiri grapes. On the palate, the wine is dry and balanced with refreshing acidity and a zesty character leading on to a mouth-watering finish.  ABV 13%