How do you pronounce Assyrtiko?

Assyrtiko is pronounced ah-SEER-tee-koh.

Where does Assyrtiko come from?

Assyrtiko grows in Santorini, Greece.

What does Assyrtiko taste like?

Expect lemon zest, sea salt, green apple, crushed stone. Closest familiar reference: A crisp, saline white with the cut of Sauvignon Blanc and the mineral spine of Chablis.

Assyrtiko: How to Pronounce It, with Audio

Tasting profile: Lemon and green apple over a mineral, almost salty core, with acidity that stands up straight and never softens.
Where it grows: Santorini, Greece
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Santorini, Greece

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Assyrtiko: common questions

How do you pronounce Assyrtiko?: Assyrtiko is pronounced ah-SEER-tee-koh.
Where does Assyrtiko come from?: Assyrtiko grows in Santorini, Greece.
What does Assyrtiko taste like?: Expect lemon zest, sea salt, green apple, crushed stone. Closest familiar reference: A crisp, saline white with the cut of Sauvignon Blanc and the mineral spine of Chablis.

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