Thymiopoulos, Atma Assyrtiko, Imathia, Macedonia, 2017
89
Tasted by:
(at Finchley Road, London, 15 May 2018)
Drinking Window: 2018 - 2020
From 20-year-old Assyrtiko vines planted at 500m, this is matured on its lees for two months with regular stirring to balance the variety's steely acidity with more complex creamy notes. Its textured lemon verbena and fresh greengage palate is a perfect choice with seafood. Apostolos Thymiopoulos is based in Imathia, in northwest Greece, and is a producer to watch (look out for his Malagouzia and Xinomavro too).
Producer
Thymiopoulos
Brand
Atma Assyrtiko
Vintage
2017
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
Greece
Region
Macedonia
Appellation
Imathia
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Screwcap/Stelvin
Alcohol
12.50%
Oak
Unoaked
Grapes
100% Assyrtiko