Wines from Volcan/Koutsoyannopoulos Winery
Koutsoyannopoulos Assyrtiko
 Dry white, PDO Santorini
Grape: Assyrtiko
Vinification: Classic white wine vinification. Grape must is collected by natural flow
method with no pressure applied.
Tasting Notes: Elegant with citrus aromas and hints of smokiness from the volcanic
soil. Full-bodied with great structure and a long lasting mineral aftertaste.
Food pairing: Serve at 10-12oC, with seafood, white meats and salads.
2011
Koutsoyiannopoulous Santorini Assyrtiko
Koutsoyannopoulos Vinsanto
 Sweet White, PDO Santorini
Grapes: Assyrtiko, Aidani
Vinification: Grapes are picked and then sundried for 14 days. Aged for 2 years
in oak barrels and then for many more years in the bottle.
Tasting Notes: Intense aromas of coffee, caramel, dried fruit, jam, raisins and dried
nuts. Sweet, but balanced on the palate with the characteristic acidity of Assyrtiko.
Food Pairings: Serve at 8˚C, by itself or with desserts of nuts and chocolates, on top
of ice cream or during the day with fruit.
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About the Winery:
Volcan Wines, founded in 1880
by
Grigoris and Dimitris Koutsoyannopoulos, has become known for its
leading role
in support of the ancient winemaking and cultural traditions of this
unique
volcanic island. The winery is now being lead by George, the 4th
generation of Koutsoyannopoulos winemakers, who has continued the
family’s
commitment to developing the huge potential of the island’s unique
indigenous
varieties, including Assyrtiko, Aidani, Mavrotragano, Mavrathiro and
Mandilaria. The winery also features an impressive underground museum
that
recreates the winemaking traditions of generations past.
Volcan Wines
Vothonas, Santorini 84700
Ph: +30 22860 31322
[email protected],
www.volcanwines.gr
Importer
Frederick Wildman & Sons
307 East 53rd Street
New York NY 10022
[email protected]
Tel. 718 8648166
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