Assyrtiko Flashcards
1
Q
Visual call:
A
Straw with hints of green,
M concentration
2
Q
Aromas & Flavor: Fruit call
A
Citrus
[Lemon, lime],
Yellow apple,
Stone fruit in warmer vintages
3
Q
Aromas & Flavor: Floral call
A
Citrus blossoms,
Gardenia,
Dried flowers
4
Q
Aromas & Flavor: Oxidative call
A
Slight hazelnut
5
Q
Aromas & Flavor: Other call
A
Lees,
Petrol (esp after 3-4 yrs in bottle)
6
Q
Aromas & Flavor: Earth call
A
Sulfur, Ash, Flint, Gun smoke, Lava rock
7
Q
Aromas & Flavor: Oak call
A
None (classically, though some examples exist)
8
Q
Structure call:
A
Dry, M+ body, L tannin (extremely phenolic), H acid (3pH avg), Elevated to H alcohol