{"product_id":"mikra-thira-assyrtiko-santorini-2023","title":"Mikra Thira - Assyrtiko 'Santorini' 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMikra Thira is the first winery built on Therassia, a small island with raw beauty. It is located in the Cyclades right across Santorini of which it got detached by the great volcanic eruption of the 17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e century BC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial in its own right, Therassia possesses its own microclimate. The terroir of Therassia shares similarities with Santorini's which has proven to guarantee the quality of some of Greece's most authentic wines. The volcanic soil, the ungrafted vines and the relentless winds that blow across this very arid terrain constitute a unique terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the same time, the traditional ‘kouloura' or wreath-like basket-shaped vine pruning method that is applied on both islands is considered unique in the world. But what makes Therassia even more special is this tiny island's unspoiled, almost virgin nature. The land shows only minimal signs of human intervention and it offers a wealth of natural riches to whomever is careful to cultivate it with discipline and measuredly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e The vineyards of Mikra Thira are situated on both Therassia and Santorini, in different sub-regions. The ungrafted vines, most of them being over 80 years old, are low yielding and almost exclusively planted with the famed Santorni white variety, Assyrtiko. Alongside, the indigenous Aidani and Mavrotragano and Aegean varieties Mandilaria and Athiri are cultivated too. They are grown organically with special care and great attention to detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is produced from the famed white indigenous Assyrtiko variety. The grapes are exclusively grown in Santorini using the traditional ‘kouloura’ method with a low grape yield per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is made using classic white wine vinification method. It is fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at around 18°C followed by 4 months of lees contact to enhance structure and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dry white has a bright lemony colour with greenish tinges. The nose is dominated by aromas of herbs, stony citrus and tropical fruits such as lychee and mango, all harmoniously interlaced with minerality typical for the grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it tastes rich, becoming mouth-filling with the same fruit flavours and an intensely mineral core with a pleasant hint of saltiness. Its length is magnificent and well balanced by freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer: \u003c\/b\u003eMikra Thira \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e Greece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion: \u003c\/b\u003eAegean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarietal: \u003c\/b\u003eAssyrtiko\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppellation: \u003c\/b\u003eSantorini\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Provicenter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45861212192904,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/2239\/7832\/files\/Mikra_Thira_-_Assyrtiko_Santorini_2023.jpg?v=1780330809","url":"https:\/\/vinonueva.com\/products\/mikra-thira-assyrtiko-santorini-2023","provider":"VinoNueva Fine \u0026 Rare Wine Miami","version":"1.0","type":"link"}