2024 Gai'a 'Monograph' Assyrtiko

Aromas of honeysuckle, lime, and green apple integrate with savory notes of wet stone and a distinct salty breeze. The palate is light to medium-bodied and exceptionally crisp, featuring a core of citrus fruit and a lean, vertical structure. It displays a racing acidity and a dry texture that leads to a refreshing finish marked by a clean mineral snap and a hint of ginger.

Winemaker Leon Karatsalos utilizes 100% Assyrtiko fruit that is fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. The process is designed to maintain the high-toned aromatics and primary fruit characteristics of the grape. The wine matures on its fine lees for several months with no oak influence, a method that adds a subtle weight to the mid-palate while preserving the bracing structural energy and precision typical of the variety.

The fruit is grown in the Peloponnese, specifically from vineyards located in the semi-mountainous region of Koutsi in Nemea. The site is defined by its limestone-rich soils and high elevation, which provide a cooler microclimate than the surrounding lowlands. Unlike the volcanic, sun-baked vines of Santorini, these upland vineyards allow the Assyrtiko to develop a more floral and approachable profile while still retaining the grape’s signature volcanic-like minerality and intense acidity.