Athiri is an ancient Greek variety originating from the island of Santorini (which was once called Thira). On Santorini, it can be blended with Assyrtiko and Aidani for AOC Santorini wines, including Vinsanto. Athiri is grown all over the Greek islands, eg it is used to make Retsina in Rhodes. But apart from raisin wines and pine resin infused wines, Athiri as a varietal makes medium bodied wines with white fruits and lemony flavours, a soft acidity that is nevertheless fresh and lively. The wine above was tasted in last year's wine fair. A pale straw with a crisp acid lemony nose, it was off-dry and fruity on the palate with a lemony acid backbone extending right to the finish.
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