Σύμφωνα με το κείμενο της Patty Dimitriadis για την στήλη Wine Wednesdays (29.4.2015)
της σελίδας helleniclifestyle.com, http://helleniclifestyle.com/wine-wednesdays-assyrtiko/
Assyrtiko is a
white grape indigenous to the island of Santorini. The islands unique
eco-system of summer heat, strong winds, low rainfall, and volcanic soil,
contribute to a slower ripening of the grape. The growing conditions although
harsh are good for the vines. The soil is porous and phylloxera free. The
sunshine and heat allow for a long growing season, and the winds bring sea
mists ensuring the vines get moisture all summer long while helping keep pests
and rot off the vine and fruit. The winds prove too strong and therefore grape
growers have trained the vines to grow in a ‘basket’ form close to the ground
with the fruit inside to help shield them against the high strong winds.
