{"product_id":"gaia-thalassitis-submerged-assyrtiko-2021","title":"Gaia Thalassitis Submerged Assyrtiko 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFour years beneath the Aegean gives Santorini Assyrtiko an unusually softened expression.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Gaia Thalassitis Submerged Assyrtiko 2021 is an extraordinarily rare and innovative wine crafted from 100% Assyrtiko grapes harvested from ungrafted, 70 to 80-year-old vines in Santorini. Following initial fermentation and bottling, the wine is submerged to a depth of 25 metres in the Aegean Sea off the coast of Santorini, where it remains submerged for four years under constant temperature, total dark, and pressure conditions. This marine cellaring environment completely prevents oxygen exposure while the ocean currents gently agitate the bottles, softening the grape's fierce natural acidity without losing its aromatic freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, it offers a fascinating combination of smoky volcanic minerals, dried lemon peel, white peach, toasted nuts, and distinct brackish sea air notes. The palate is dense, texturally softened, and remarkably harmonious, balancing bright citrus oil and stone fruit against a rich, rounded mouthfeel and a pronounced saline edge. The intense volcanic minerality and marine influence carry through to a long, complex, and persistent finish. A truly singular expression of Santorini terroir, it pairs wonderfully with oysters, grilled octopus, sea bass, or rich shellfish dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Ripe, floral and mineral\u003cbr\u003eWhite flowers, orange, apricot, Mirabelle plum, tropical fruit, citrus zest, blanched almond and wet granite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Dry, concentrated and vibrant\u003cbr\u003eRipe citrus and stone fruit carried by vivid acidity, dense texture and precise granitic minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long and finely structured\u003cbr\u003ePersistent citrus zest, almond, wet stone and saline mineral nuances with a clean, energetic conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Gaia\u003cbr\u003eStyle - White Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - \u003cspan\u003eAssyrtiko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Greece\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Santorini\u003cbr\u003eAppellation - Santorini\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2021\u003cbr\u003eABV - 13.5%\u003cbr\u003eSize - 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaía","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44330747658327,"sku":"GAIA-SUB-ASS-21","price":899.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/0f1fc497-2986-477c-9de6-b49afa719063.webp?v=1790124759","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/gaia-thalassitis-submerged-assyrtiko-2021","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}