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Discovering the great wines of Greece: Santorini, Assyrtiko and more

ssyrtiko is the most famous white grape of Greece, an indigenous variety of Santorini, and the signature of the island, producing both dry and sweet wines. It accounts for around 70% of the total 1.100 hectares of plantings. It amounts to approximately 800 ha, from a total of 1.900 ha of Assyrtiko plantings throughout the country. Assyrtiko demonstrates a magnificent combination of vibrant acidity (pH can be as low as

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