Domaine Zafeirakis Dry White Assyrtiko

Overview

Domaine Zafeirakis is located in Central Greece in the town of Tyrnavos.  Current winemaker, Christos Zafeirakis, is a 4th generation steward of his family's vineyard.  After studying Enology in Greece, he moved to Italy to study Winery Management where he stayed and worked in the famous Italian regions of Piemonte, Alto Adige and Tuscany.  In 2005 he planted the family's first organic vineyard.  He is widely regarded as one of the finest winemakers in Greece.  He states, "love, knowledge and respect to tradition are the core elements for the creation of his wines and his goal is to deliver the expression of the vineyards, aromas and flavors in each glass."  

Tasting Notes

Meyer lemon, white flowers, a touch of pine sap and heavy citrus.  This is a truly crisp and unique Greek white wine with lively acidity and just a hint of smoke.

 

 

Technical Data

Vintage:  2021

Grape:  Assyrtiko

Country:  Greece

Region:  Thessaly

ABV:  13%

Domaine Zafeirakis Dry White Assyrtiko