Assyrtiko Oxidative
White wine grape variety
Also known as Oxidative Assyrtiko
Assyrtiko Oxidative is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lemon peel, hazelnut, salt. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Savagnin and Assyrtiko.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on saline acid backbone with oxidative nut tones.
- Check for dried-citrus and hazelnut development.
Confidence signals
- Saline-high-acid frame
- Oxidative hazelnut/dried-citrus cue
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Santorini · Cyclades · Aegean Islands
- Classic styles: Oxidative/aged style surface on Assyrtiko — prefer that dossier · Assyrtiko Oxidative style framing of (#726)
Common questions
Is Assyrtiko Oxidative a red or white grape variety?
Assyrtiko Oxidative is a white wine grape variety.
What does Assyrtiko Oxidative smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Assyrtiko Oxidative include lemon peel, hazelnut and salt. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Assyrtiko Oxidative?
Documented tells for Assyrtiko Oxidative: Anchor on saline acid backbone with oxidative nut tones. and Check for dried-citrus and hazelnut development..
What is Assyrtiko Oxidative most often confused with in blind tasting?
Assyrtiko Oxidative is most commonly confused with Savagnin, Assyrtiko and Palomino Fino de Jerez. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Assyrtiko Oxidative grown?
Classic regions for Assyrtiko Oxidative include Santorini, Cyclades and Aegean Islands.