2024 Gramina, Vassaltis

Gramina is made from a single plot in the Vourvoulos vineyard. It’s a specially identified spot for exceptional Assyrtiko, but it’s really the attention to detail from Yannis and his team that sets this apart. They pick in the dark, and the grapes are delivered to the press within two hours. After fermenting in stainless steel, the wine spends 12 months on lees, before resting in bottle for a further seven months. The result is the finest and purest expression of this beautiful island we’ve come across. Structure, concentration, and incredible mineral and smoky character builds into a saline, elegant finish.