2024 Artemis Karamolegos "Pyritis" Assyrtiko
"The Artemis Karamolegos Winery 2024 Santorini Assyrtiko Mega Cuvée Pyritis is harder, flintier and more tactile compared to the Ancestral Vines 34. Notes of lemon peel and apricot skin give way to a distinctly flinty character reminiscent of struck stone, silex and graphite. There is a notable waxiness and mid-palate richness to the wine, yet that textural weight is cut cleanly by briny freshness and a palpable mineral drive. The overall impression is steely and intensely focused, with less of the floral generosity found in the 34 bottling. Produced in 7,000 bottles from three vineyards of ungrafted vines more than 120 years old in Pyrgos and Megalochori, the wine is vinified parcel by parcel and aged primarily in stainless steel, with a small proportion fermented in neutral oak. This is a fascinating expression of Assyrtiko that speaks of stone, fire and volcanic soils. I love it." RP94 Following a minimalistic approach, the goal is to let the wine express the terroir of these three magnificent vineyards. Stainless steel tank fermentation and ageing for over 12 months with frequent lees stirring. Post bottling, the wine receives four months of cellaring prior to release. Gentle, mineral nose with ripe stone fruit. Voluptuous mouthfeel with elegantly integrated acidity. High complexity with finesse and long, mineral finish. Decant before serving at 11-13°C to give its complex fruit the chance to open up. Enjoy with rich dishes like salmon carpaccio, seafood risotto, lamb fricassée and stuffed poultry. 100% Assyrtiko Three selected vineyards of over 120 years old vines in Pyrgos and Megalochori.