T-OinosClos Stegasta Assyrtiko 2020

Name: Clos Stegasta Assyrtiko
Brand: T-Oinos
SKU: VIN-008637
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Product code: 8637

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White Wine from
Aegean Islands, Greece

Country: Greece

Region: Aegean Islands

Type: White Wine

Winery: T-Oinos

Alcohol: 14%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Thanos Fakorelis and Spyros Zoumboulis

Grape: Assyrtiko

Grape: 100% Assyrtiko

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Country: Greece

Region: Aegean Islands

Type: White Wine

Winery: T-Oinos

Alcohol: 14%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Thanos Fakorelis and Spyros Zoumboulis

Grape: Assyrtiko

Grape: 100% Assyrtiko

Product Notes

T-Oinos Clos Stegasta Assyrtiko is a white wine that originates from Santorini, Greece. Made from the indigenous Assyrtiko grape, this wine presents with aromatic notes of citrus and honeydew melon. On the palate, flavors of lemon, green apple, and mineral undertones can be detected, which lead to a long and crisp finish. With its impressive depth and complexity, this wine is best enjoyed with seafood dishes like grilled octopus or sushi. The name 'Stegasta' is derived from the Greek word for 'covered', referencing the unique low-growing basket vines used to cultivate the grapes. Overall, T-Oinos Clos Stegasta Assyrtiko is a unique and exciting wine that showcases the best of Greek winemaking traditions.

Tasting Notes

A wine of high energy and power that sets the bar for the variety. The nose shows a striking combination of citrus and honeysuckle along crushed rocks nuances. The palate is vibrant and focused ringing with flavor and movement. It is overlaid with purity and saline minerality and finishes impressively long.

About the Winery

The wines of Tinos Island in Greece have a very rich history and heritage. The first signs of viticulture were noticed here as early as 4000BC. By 1768, the island was home to producing at least 20 different types of wines. As of 2019, there are over 13 hectares of privately-owned vineyards in this number. This number is expected to go up to 17 hectares in 2025. Also, the number of organic vines planted on this island is expected to go up to 120,000 from 80,000, which is the number currently.

Alexander Avatangelos and Gerard Margeon started this small wine estate located right on top of a rock in the Tinos island, near the Aegean Sea. Their aim was to make stylish wines from the indigenous grape varietals of Greece. They have been making complex and rare wines till today, and have put Greek wines on the international market.

The details of vineyards found on this island are:

Stegasta Plateau – 8 hectares are dedicated to growing the white varietal, Assyrtiko here. The sandy soils are filled with granite bedrocks here. Another small parcel with the same quality of soil is dedicated to growing the red varietal, Mavrotragano varietal.

Rassonas Terraces – 3 hectares are dedicated to growing the red varietal, Mavrotragano varietal on the clay schist soils here.

Agios Dimitros Terraces – 2 hectares are dedicated to growing the red varietals, Mavrotragano and Avgoustiatis vines on the schist and sandy soils here. This parcel is exposed to the sun for a long time, leading to full-bodied nature of the fruits.

For the white wines, the fruits are pressed in bunches, where they are aged in big wooden barrels, where they are aged on lees for 7 to 11 months. For the reds, the fruits with their whole clusters are aged in temperature-controlled vats or stainless steel tanks for 8 to 16months.

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