Expressive aromas with well-defined character typical of its style.
Well-structured palate with balanced fruit, acidity, and depth. Good complexity.
Clean finish with pleasant length and lingering notes.
Gaia Assyrtiko Clay Orange Wine 2020 is a orange wine from Gaia. Priced at £33.75, it offers excellent value for its category.
On the nose, this wine presents well-defined aromas characteristic of its style. The palate is well-structured with balanced fruit and acidity, showing good complexity and depth. The finish is clean with pleasant length.
A reliable example of its style that delivers solid value. Worth seeking out.
Natural Wine, Orange Wine, Skin-Contact, Asian Wine, Craft Winemaking
- Birthday treat that delivered
My partner got me this for my birthday knowing I've been getting into natural and orange wines lately. Really expressive on the nose, kind of draws you in before you even taste it. There's a lot going on — earthy, bright, layered — but it never feels like it's trying too hard. Clean finish too. Loved it.
29 January 2026
- Interesting but not sure it's worth the price
Had this at a friend's dinner party and thought it was decent but a bit much for what you're getting. The earthy clay character is cool and different, but I kept wishing it was a bit more fruity. For nearly £34 I'd probably pick something else next time.
13 December 2025
- Great with grilled lamb
Bought this for a barbecue and it was a hit. The texture is almost chewy from the skin contact and the acidity cuts through rich food perfectly. Assyrtiko is one of those grapes I keep coming back to and this is a really different take on it. Solid wine.
29 October 2025
- My first orange wine and wow
Picked this up because the guy at the wine shop said it was a good intro to orange wines. He was right — it's got this earthy, grippy thing going on that I wasn't expecting but really liked. The acidity keeps it fresh so it doesn't feel heavy despite being 14%. Would absolutely buy again, though at £33.75 it's more of a treat than a weeknight bottle.
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