The 2020 Thalassitis is an unoaked Assyrtiko, dry (2.1 grams of residual sugar, 7.1 of total acidity) and coming in at 13% alcohol. Tense and multilayered, this has the fruit segmented by the nice acidity, creating silky texture that rolls over the palate in waves. As a fresh white, it is a cut above and superb. It is beautifully focused. If there's a quibble, it is not the most expressive vision of Assyrtiko from Santorini. It could be a bit riper and show a little more fruit. It is similar in style to the 2019, so at least it has the courage of its convictions. This is a style I mostly like, though, as its freshness is enlivening and it lingers nicely on the finish. Admittedly, it does seem a little "small" in some ways for Santorini these days. Your mileage may differ.
