Gaia Monograph Assyrtiko

White Wine – 100% Assyrtiko
Peloponnese (Nemea) – Greece
A youthful and accessible expression of Greece’s most noble white grape, offering vibrancy and crisp minerality. A great alternative to Chablis.

Please drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week

Greece

Glass

Contains sulphites

Gaia

Gaia Wines, founded in 1994 by Leon Karatsalos and Yiannis Paraskevopoulos, is a pioneer of the modern Greek wine revolution. operating wineries in both Nemea and Santorini, they are dedicated to exploring the potential of indigenous Greek varieties through cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices, consistently producing wines of international acclaim.

Hallgarten Wines

Assyrtiko

2023

The Peloponnese is the historical heavyweight of Greek viticulture, responsible for roughly 30% of the country's wine. This southern peninsula features diverse terrain, where high-altitude mountain plateaus balance the Mediterranean heat, preserving vital acidity in the grapes.

Bright and refreshing, this wine opens with aromas of lemon zest, grapefruit, and a touch of honeysuckle. The palate is dry and zestful with a distinct mineral backbone—typical of the variety—balanced by fruitier notes of tropical citrus and a clean, revitalizing finish.

12.5

The grapes are sourced from semi-mountainous calcareous soils in Koutsi, Nemea. The fruit is chilled to 4°C before being destemmed and gently pressed. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures (approx. 16-18°C) to maximise aromatic intensity. The wine sees no oak aging, ensuring the fresh, primary fruit characteristics and varietal purity remain the focus.