April 7, 2024 - By the glass. Assyrtiko (100%). Aegean Zone. Biodynamic cultivation of supposed centenary vines in the town of Pyrgos. Being of the same vintage a bottle marked 14.0% alcoholic volume and another 15.0% (!). Obviously there's a mistake. In any case very high. On the nose, iodized notes stand out over more citrus ones. Slight touch of spiced mineral. The palate is shown to be the densest of its pairs, glyceric and concentrated but also painfully acidic, as expected. Medium finish and very fresh, alcoholic aftertaste.
Por copas. Assyrtiko (100%). Zona del Egeo. Cultivo biodinámico de supuestas cepas centenarias en la localidad de Pyrgos. Siendo de la misma añada una botella marcaba 14.0% de volumen alcohólico y otra 15.0% (!). Obviamente hay un error. En cualquier caso muy elevado. En nariz sobresalen las notas iodadas sobre otras más cítricas. Leve toque mineral especiado. Al paladar se muestra como el más denso de entre sus pares, glicérico y concentrado pero a su vez dolorosamente ácido, tal y como se esperaba. Final medio y retrogusto muy fresco, alcohólico.
August 29, 2023 - The third time we cross paths with this and another consistently beautiful performance albeit this is still on the young side especially compared with the 2019 Nyxteri we had side by side ( Papies 93-94) which was readier and more evident.
Like we said last time this is but at the start of its journey and for sure will improve further. 93 for now
August 27, 2023 - Near the village of Pyrgos, highest elevation area on the island. 25% goes 12m in neutral barriques w heavy battonage. 75% goes 3m in tank w battonage. Less herbal, more glossy aromas. Outstanding. Intense palate. Buy
July 16, 2023 - Tasted at the estate as part of their tour.
Light in colour, glossy bright . Young of course but ever so welcoming. Would suggest one decants this for sure much like it’s sibling the Monsigniori at this young age. This has been opened for some time so has a bit more evolution on the pate and the 25% of French oak here does imprint a softer rounder and soft vanilla touch to it. In no way overpowering but present. The wine is young for sure and has a soft bitter kiss as any assyrtiko worth its salt ( pun intended) . Soft flinty and saline too. 93 and lots of life ahead.
April 8, 2023 - Impressive even this young and this is just starting to get into its full stride. Still though the youthful, bright feel of it is still a side to cherish and we loved it as much as ( we are sure) we will love the future more evolved side of it. Flinty, signature feel of flint, mineral, saline, polished acidity from a mix of Lee’s ageing and some use of barrel, citrus, and stone fruits. Impressive and one to look for as its sibling the cuvée Monsignori. 93 for now but with a lot more to give and improve.
February 12, 2023 - Aiolos Tasting (Intercontinental Hotel): Rounder than Monsignori, ripe citrus, a few tropical notes, thin spice frame, palate shows nice palate, round, ripe citrus and stone fruit, med body, balanced, med to high acidity, long finish
Beautiful
January 2, 2023 - Disappointing compared to the Monsignori. High toned citrus acids are good. A nice linearity. Nose is basic. The mineral is muted and the extra dimension just isn't there.