Artemis Karamolegos Santorini 2022

Artemis Karamolegos Santorini 2022 is a brilliant expression of the island’s iconic volcanic terroir, crafted from Assyrtiko supported by Aidani and Athiri. This premium white wine delivers the trademark energy and minerality of Santorini, wrapped in a refined, food-friendly style. It stands out as a benchmark example of modern Greek winemaking that still honors the island’s ancient vine-growing traditions.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Artemis Karamolegos Santorini 2022 shows a luminous, pale straw color with greenish highlights, reflecting its freshness and youth. The nose is vivid and layered: ripe lemon and lime zest mingle with green apple, white peach, and a delicate floral note from Aidani and Athiri, all underscored by a distinctive saline, smoky minerality that could only come from Santorini’s volcanic soils. On the palate, this is precise, structured, and intensely mineral. The Assyrtiko leads with firm acidity and a mouthwatering, almost salty edge, while the supporting grapes soften the texture with subtle stone-fruit and white blossom notes. Flavors of citrus, wet stone, and a touch of herbs carry through to a long, focused finish. Enjoyable now for its tension and purity, it has the structure to evolve beautifully over the next 3–6 years, gaining complexity and a more pronounced, savory depth with time in bottle.

Production
Sourced from vineyards rooted in Santorini’s ancient volcanic soils, Artemis Karamolegos Santorini 2022 reflects a harsh yet ideal terroir: low-yielding bush vines, sea breezes, and intense sunlight combined with cool nights, all contributing to the wine’s concentration and vibrant acidity. The grapes—primarily Assyrtiko with portions of Aidani and Athiri—are harvested by hand to ensure optimal ripeness and careful selection. In the cellar, the wine is vinified with a focus on clarity and precision, typically using temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve the purity of fruit and mineral character, with gentle lees contact to add texture and subtle complexity without masking the terroir-driven profile.

Food & Serving
This Santorini white is a natural partner for seafood: think grilled octopus, fresh oysters, ceviche, or simply prepared white fish with lemon and herbs. It also shines alongside Greek-inspired dishes such as fava, tomato fritters, or grilled vegetables, as well as sushi and lighter poultry dishes. Serve well-chilled at around 8–10°C (46–50°F) to highlight its freshness and minerality. A brief 10–15 minutes in the glass or in a carafe is enough to let the wine open up; extended decanting is not necessary, but serving it in good white wine glasses will allow the aromatics to fully express themselves.

Producer
Artemis Karamolegos is one of Santorini’s most respected and dynamic producers, known for combining deep local roots with a forward-thinking approach to quality. Drawing on the island’s centuries-old vine-growing heritage—particularly its ungrafted, basket-trained vines—the estate has played a key role in showcasing Assyrtiko and Santorini whites to an international audience. Through careful vineyard selection, low-intervention yet precise winemaking, and a strong focus on expressing volcanic terroir, Artemis Karamolegos has earned a reputation as a benchmark producer in the Aegean, helping to elevate Greek wines on the global stage.