Assyrtiko is highly acidic and often shows notes of which pair?

• A. Citrus and sea salt
• B. Banana and vanilla
• C. Blackberry and plum
• D. Tropical fruit

Answer: (A)

Assyrtiko’s high acidity tends to bring bright citrus aromas—like lemon, lime, and grapefruit—while the volcanic soils and sea breeze of its Santorini origins give a pronounced mineral, saline edge. That combination of citrus character with sea-salt/mineral notes is the most characteristic profile for this wine.

Banana and vanilla reflect tropical fruit flavors and often oak influence, which don’t align with Assyrtiko’s typical style, especially since it’s usually unoaked and kept crisp. Blackberry and plum are dark, ripe fruit notes that don’t match the wine’s crisp, high-acid, mineral demeanor. Tropical fruit hints can occur in some examples, but citrus with a saline mineral lift is the defining pairing.