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Santorini Natural Ferment 2018, Gavalas Winery

Santorini Natural Ferment 2018, Gavalas Winery

Date Tasted: 4/2020

It is an enjoyable wine from Greece’s top terroir.

Appearance: The colour is medium gold. 

Nose: It has medium aromatic intensity with different citrus layers, minerality, white blossom, and herbs.

Palate: It is salty with petrol and smoke notes. It has high acidity, full-body and medium-length aftertaste. 

Drink: It is pleasant now but with a promising future. 

Food Pairing: It paired well with pork pancetta. 

Points: 89

Name: Santorini Natural Ferment

Producer: Gavalas Winery

Variety: Assyrtiko

Vintage: 2018

Region: P.D.O. Santorini, Aegean Islands, Greece

Alcohol: 13,5%

Retail Price: 20€

Serving temperature: 12-16 C°

Drink it until 2026.