Expect lemon, green apple, lime, white flowers, and a savory mineral note with medium body and bright acidity. Peloponnese Assyrtiko is typically less austere and saline than Santorini examples, with riper fruit character.
- Varietal
- Assyrtiko (100%)
- Region
- Greece / Peloponnese
- Body
- Medium
- Style
- dry white, mineral, food-friendly
The producer
Gaia Wines is a respected Greek producer with estates in both Santorini and the Peloponnese, founded by Yiannis Paraskevopoulos and Leon Karatsalos. Monograph is one of the brand's accessibly priced lines, with Assyrtiko sourced from mainland Peloponnese rather than the more famous Santorini.
What critics say
Gaia wines receive consistently strong reviews as benchmark modern Greek producers.
Pairing
Grilled fish with lemon, Greek salad, grilled chicken with herbs