Koutsoyannopoulos
Koutsoyannopoulos produces wine on Santorini, the volcanic island in the Cyclades where Assyrtiko thrives in mineral-rich soils and intense Mediterranean sun. The winery's Santorini bottling showcases Assyrtiko's signature character: bright acidity, saline minerality, and the distinctive imprint of the island's pumice and ash. Wine Advocate has rated the wine at 89.3 points. Santorini's extreme conditions—scorching summers, sparse rainfall, and the caldera's thermal mass—shape grapes of concentrated flavor and structural tension. Assyrtiko, the island's native white variety, responds to these pressures with crisp, linear wines that pair with the Aegean's seafood and the region's feta and cured fish. Koutsoyannopoulos taps into this terroir-driven tradition.
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Wine Advocate