FEATURED WINE: Old World Pinot Noir - Member Rated 4.9/5★! ORDER NOW >>

*FREE SHIPPING on orders of $179 or 12 bottles+Some remote areas may incur additional shipping fees at checkout.

CALL US : +1-877-714-WINE (9463)

Shopping Cart 0
FAQs

FAQ
Call Us
Message Us
Find your wine, your way.
Simple
Style
Regional
Refined
or
Search entire store here

Assyrtiko Thalassitis

by Gaia 2022

$54.99
($329.94 / case)

95POINTS
Assyrtiko Thalassitis by Gaia 2022

Label shown for illustration purposes.
Actual label may vary.

* Required Fields

$54.99

Reward points With this product, you earn 55 loyalty point(s). Find more about this!

Accepted Payment Methods: Payment Buttons
Delivery Time :
Complimentary Delivery

GTA Locations: Usually delivers within 3-5 business days

All Other Locations: Usually delivers within 1-2 weeks

* Some remote areas may incur additional shipping fees at checkout.

Producer : Gaia

Region : Greece (Greece), Santorini (Greece)

Bottle Per Case : 6 x 750 ml

Food Pairing : Cured Meat, Ham, Rich Fish, Soft Cheese

Tasting Notes

“Gaia Estate is one of the pioneers of the modern Greek wine revolution, founded on the Aegean island of Santorini in 1994 by winemakers Leon Karatsalos and Yiannis Paraskevopoulos (who also opened a winery in Nemea, on the mainland, in 1997). Made since the island winery’s inception, Thalassitis challenged the standards for dry Greek wine, and today remains one of the standard-bearers of the indigenous Assyrtiko grape. Fruit for this wine is sourced from very low-yielding, self-rooted 80-year-old vines on volcanic slopes of up to 250m in Episkopi, Akrotiri and Pyrgos. It is unoaked to accentuate the fruit purity and distinctive minerality, sees no malolactic fermentation in order to retain freshness, and is left on lees for four months with regular stirring to add texture and complexity. 

Minerals galore. Like the smell of rain, the taste of wet slate, with a briny oyster shell tang. When the fruit shows through it is all fresh lemon juice – crisp, bright and bitey. Takes you straight to Greece and the sea and salty air – just needs sun and some grilled octopus."

95 points - Decanter Magazine, Dec 2023

Specs

Bottles Per Case 6 Pack
Point Score 95
Cellaring Drink Now or Cellar
Sweetness XD - Extra Dry See Sweetness Chart
Bottle Size 750 ml
Producer Gaia
Region Greece (Greece), Santorini (Greece)
Alcohol 13% alc./vol.
Style Fresh and crisp whites
Vintage 2022
Farming Method Sustainable
Grapes 100% Assyrtiko
Food Pairing Cured Meat, Ham, Rich Fish, Soft Cheese
Descriptors Floral, Fruity, Mineral
Wine Type White
Wood Presence Unoaked
Body Medium
Price of Case $329.94

The Producer

Gaia

Gaia was founded in 1994 by two friends, Agronomist Leon Karatsalos and Oenologist Yiannis Paraskevopoulos. They began with a small vineyard on the beautiful Island of Santorini.

Santorini's vineyards are known for cultivating the indigenous grape variety, Assyrtiko—a unique Mediterranean grape that thrives in exceptionally challenging climatic conditions. Despite the poor, porous volcanic soil primarily made of pumice, Assyrtiko grapes produce wines with notably high acidity. Gaia's vineyards, situated on the southeastern slopes of Episkopi, Akrotiri, and Pyrgos regions, exclusively consist of 70-80-year-old, ungrafted vines, resulting in remarkably low yields. In today's technologically advanced world, this is an extraordinary anomaly and a wine that deserves preservation and admiration.

In 1996, Leon and Yiannis acquired a fully operational winery with vineyards in Nemea, located just outside Athens. Here, they cultivate the red grape variety Agiorgitiko, which is considered a remarkable grape. Agiorgitiko can be crafted into a variety of styles, ranging from fruity rosé and light-bodied reds best enjoyed slightly chilled to full-bodied reds that benefit from oak aging and can be aged and improved for many years. In many respects, Agiorgitiko is akin to Greece's Nebbiolo.

Gaia is renowned for producing a diverse range of exceptionally high-quality wines in various styles. Renowned wine critic Robert Parker describes them as ‘one of Greece's finest wineries, producing crisp Santorini whites and Agiorgitiko that ranks among Greece's best.’ They were named Wine & Spirits Winery of the Year in 2007, 2009, and 2010!

You may also like

  • Random Imported wine under $25

Reviews for Assyrtiko Thalassitis by Gaia 2022

It's important to remember that taste is subjective, and personal preferences play a significant role.

Reviews Questions
 

INFORMATION 


WHY CHOOSE 



BEST WINES BY REGION 

MY ACCOUNT 



POPULAR WINE TYPES 

Celebrating 19 years of delivering amazing wine to Canadians.

Follow us: 

Newsletter

Contact Us:

TOLL FREE : +1-877-714-WINE(9463)

FREE DELIVERY ON ORDERS OF 12 BOTTLES OR MORE* conditions apply

Download the WineOnline app for easy, convenient shopping on the move!

Shop Wines

90+ Point Wine

Red Wine

White Wine

Rosé Wine

Sparkling Wine

Organic Wine

Dessert Wines

Value House Wine

Staff Picks

Sake

Wine Gifts

Liquor & Spirits

Best Scotch Whisky

Best Premium Vodka

Best Premium Tequila

Best Gin Brands

Wine Accessories & Stemware

Wine Storage Racks

Zalto Stemware

Glassware

Wine Charms

Cleaning

Bar

Pourers

Party

Cork Screws & Stoppers

Temperature Regulation

Aerators

Drinkware

Gifting

Vacuum Preservation

Wine Bin Ends

Imported Wines Under $25

Copyright © 2024 WineOnline.ca. All Rights Reserved. Taste the difference is a registered trademark of Wineonline Marketing Company Ltd.

WINE PRICES ARE COMPRISED OF LCBO PRICING, AN AGENCY FEE.| HST IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF ALL WINES FOR DELIVERY WITHIN ONTARIO.| BOTTLE DEPOSIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF ANY WINES.| WINEONLINE.CA IS A LICENSED AGENT OF THE LCBO AND THE ALCOHOL AND GAMING COMMISSION OF ONTARIO.| ALL PRICES ARE LISTED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS.| WINEONLINE.CA DOES NOT SELL OR MARK UP BEVERAGE ALCOHOL, BUT RATHER, ARRANGES FOR CUSTOMERS TO PURCHASE IT FROM THE LCBO AND OR THE ONTARIO WINE PRODUCERS REPRESENTED BY WINEONLINE.CA| PRICES INDICATED ON THE WINEONLINE.CA WEBSITE INCLUDE THE LCBO SALE PRICE.

Back to Top
X

You have no items in your shopping cart.

 

NO HASSLE RETURNS

We never want our clients to be any less than 100% satisfied with any purchase from WineOnline.ca. Should you be unsatisfied for any reason, the remaining bottles can be exchanged or returned for store credit within 60 days of purchase. We will even come pick them up!

Message Us