Date Tasted: 9/2022

The source of the grapes is a single vineyard with over 150 years old vines located in the district of Fira facing the caldera rim and producing a rare and unique fruit. Maturation with the gross lees for 2 years in a stainless steel tank. A period of cellaring adds more complexity and layers to this textbook wine.

Appearance: Vibrant and bright, pale lemon colour. 

Nose: Once it opens up, it will hit you with tonnes of apricot, orange, grapefruit, flint, white pepper and jasmine.

Palate: It has great power. It is full-bodied with a creamy texture. The acidity is high and, despite the high condensation, needs a couple of years to integrate fully. The aftertaste is dense, sweet and spicy.

Hold: Better keep it in the cellar for at least 4 years.

Food Pairing: Shepherd's Pie.

Score: 95

Name: Ftelos

Producer: Artemis Karamolegos Winery

Variety: Assyrtiko

Vintage: 2019

Region: PDO Santorini, Greece 

Alcohol: 14%

Retail Price: 65€

Serving temperature: 10-14 C°

Drink it until 2034