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Pyritis 2019, Artemis Karamolegos Winery

Pyritis 2019, Artemis Karamolegos Winery

Date Tasted: 1/2022

Karamolegos winery seems to be the most innovative on the island of Santorini, with their wines expressing the terroir in various ways. Pyritis is a genuinely authentic wine with minimal interventions by the winemaker and crystal purity into the glass.

Appearance: Deep gold colour.

Nose: The lemon aromas are intense with white blossoms and Santorini's incredible mineral dimension. It is very fresh, pure and complex.

Palate: It is bone dry with high sharp acidity, yet good balance. The flavours of lemon and flint are intense. Salty and powerful yet with grace. It is medium-bodied with a long, fresh and complex finish. 

Drink or Hold: It is lovely now but with a long ageing potential. 

Food Pairing: Try it with fatty fish like salmon or swordfish.

Score: 93

Name: Pyritis

Producer: Artemis Karamolegos Winery

Variety: Assyrtiko

Vintage: 2019

Region: PDO Santorini, Greece

Alcohol: 14%

Retail Price: 35€

Serving temperature: 12-14 C°

Drink it until 2029