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Assyrtiko Halkidiki

The 2020 Assyrtiko Halkidiki has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Andrew Jefford, Demetri Walters and Simon Field on Assyrtiko Halkidiki - an internationally acclaimed dry white from Macedonia.
Assyrtiko Halkidiki
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Wine Name
Assyrtiko Halkidiki

Wine Producer
Domaine Porto Carras

Score
83

Wine Style
White - Dry

Grape Type
Assyrtiko

Country
Greece

Vintage
2018

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Simon Field | Straw color; youthful energy compromised by a somewhat flat personality. Bruised apple and wet pavements. A touch raw and even tannic on the finish. The crescendo, anticipated, is dulled by the homogenous block of fruit at the core. | 84

Andrew Jefford | Quite a full gold with ample spritz. Sweet- scented and full, though unresolved: floral? Stony? Fruity? Hard to say; there are elements of all three here. Not unattractive; intriguing. On the palate, it is quite a soft, heavy, weighty white, but nonetheless it has the diagnostic Assyrtiko acidity to keep it lifted; slightly oxidative in style. A little uneventful. | 80

Demetri Walters | Slightly pétillant still. Delicate florality continues on the palate. Quite ripe citrus, candied apple, and an overall plumpness. Still, good freshness and definition culminating in a refreshing tart-apple finish. | 85

Details

Wine expert Andrew Jefford
Demetri Walters
Simon Field
Tastings year 2020
Region Halkidiki
% Alcohol By Volume13.5
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