2022 Markogianni "Typaeon" Assyrtiko

100% organic Assyrtiko (the great grape of Santorini wine) from 8 year old vines in Grillos Olympias on clay loam soils. Fermented in stainless steel and aged 40% in French oak for two months, with the remainder in stainless steel.  12.5% alcohol. 

Aromas of lemon curd, peach, salted lemons and just the faintest hint of oak. Just on the fuller side of medium bodied and very smooth, with zesty, lemony fruit white peach, green apples and a slate mineral quality. Soft mouthfeel and balanced acidity.

Located to the far west of the country, near the Ionian sea and ancient Olympia,  Markogianni Winery is a family-run winery launched in 1982. They soon converted to organic cultivation and in 2001 were certified by DIO. Between their own vineyards and the growers with whom they work, the Markogianni family works with a fascinating group of grapes to make their wines and tsipouro. Their white grapes include: Assyrtiko, Roditis, and Asproudes. For reds, they have: Kolliniatiko, Mavrodaphne, Refosco, Mavroudi, Vertzami.