Today we sampled the Thalassitis Santorini Assyrtiko 2008 from GAI'A wines.
According the website, the wine was named this because of the definition of Thalassitis:
1.“…….by a sea flower……” (Dioscourides 5,76)
In Greek Antiquity, mixing wine with sea water was a very well-known practice applied to give wine therapeutic properties. The wine resulting from this process was called “Thalassitis inos” (Sea – originated Wine). -- though it must be said the wine was NOT mixed with sea water and is simply named for its close proximity to the sea!
First released in 1994, Thalassitis is a classic example of of Assyrtiko: incredibly dry, floral and honey suckle notes mixed in with slight citrus fruit, but closer to stone. Very crisp and clean with balancing acidity and a crisp clean finish. The wine was begging for seafood - too bad we didn't have any handy!
With the fantastic weather coming up this weekend in New England, it'd be great to grab a bottle, fire up the grill and pair the Thalassitis with some delicious white fish and shrimp. At least I know that's what I'll be doing!
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