Assyrtiko Flashcards

1
Q

Visual call:

A

Straw with hints of green,

M concentration

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2
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Aromas & Flavor: Fruit call

A

Citrus
[Lemon, lime],
Yellow apple,
Stone fruit in warmer vintages

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3
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Aromas & Flavor: Floral call

A

Citrus blossoms,
Gardenia,
Dried flowers

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4
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Aromas & Flavor: Oxidative call

A

Slight hazelnut

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5
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Aromas & Flavor: Other call

A

Lees,

Petrol (esp after 3-4 yrs in bottle)

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6
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Aromas & Flavor: Earth call

A
Sulfur,
Ash,
Flint,
Gun smoke,
Lava rock
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7
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Aromas & Flavor: Oak call

A

None (classically, though some examples exist)

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Structure call:

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Dry,
M+ body,
L tannin (extremely phenolic),
H acid (3pH avg),
Elevated to H alcohol
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