VASSALTIS VINEYARDS

Santorini, Cyclades

Vassaltis Vineyards Vinos de Caskadia

Winemaker(s):

Yannis Valambous

Appellation(s):

POD Santorini, PGI Cyclades

Variety(ies):

Assyrtiko, Aidani
Mavrotragano

Philosophy:

Organic principles

ABOUT

Vassaltis Vineyards in Santorini was founded by Yannis Valambous in 2010. Upon arrival we were instantly moved by the state-of-the-art, stylish winery which was completed shortly after the first vintage release in 2014. Yannis has revived his family vineyards which total five hectares. His team adhere to strict organic practices to produce limited production wines from traditional Greek varieties which include Aidani and Assyrtiko, and which are enjoying unprecedented success on the international wine scene. The name ‘Vassaltis’ comes from the volcanic rock formed by basaltic lava, which contributes to the mineral, wet stone character associated with the island’s white wines. Yannis’ top wines include a Barrel Aged Assyrtiko aged in 500 litre French oak barrels, and a single vineyard Assyrtiko called ‘Gramina’, of which only 1700 bottles are produced. Both are comparable in complexity to some of Burgundy’s top white appellations. These world-class wines are the first additions to our portfolio in 2020.

A selection of wines from our Portfolio

Aidani
2020
Santorini Assyrtiko
2020
Nassitis
2020
Assyrtiko Barrel Aged
2019
Gramina
2019
Plethora
2018