Hatzimichalis Alepotrypa Assyrtiko 2023
Price: $18.95
Channel: LCBO Vintages
Producer: Domaine Hatzimichalis
Country: Greece
Region: Atalanti Valley
Appellation: Atalanti Valley PGI
Grapes: Assyrtiko
Alcohol by Volume: 14%
Sugar Content: 2 grams per litre
Here is a sophisticated white from the middle of Greece at a very welcoming price. Assyrtiko is best known as the white grape from the windswept volcanic island of Santorini, where it tends to make very lean mineral whites. This Hatzimichal version shows a reserved richness, with citrus acidity and a bit of a bitter edge: grapefruit. A little reductive at first, the wine opens up with a few swirls in the glass and reveals a herbal note.
This is a summer grill wine, ready for chicken or shrimp, or mezze dips to start a party.
https://www.lcbo.com/en/domaine-hatzmichalis-assyrtiko-alepotrypa-vny-27182
This wine recommendation was originally published at the MJ Wine Box Substack at https://malcolmjolley.substack.com/p/every-wine-everywhere-all-at-once.