In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, thyme, smoke
Palate: dark fruit, earth, firm tannin
Small-production Mavrotragano from Antonis Argyros's Art Space, made in the 1861 family canava at Exo Gonia.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb chops
Firm tannin handles lamb fat. -
Slow-braised goat
Aegean stew meets dark-fruit Mavrotragano. -
Aged kefalotyri
Hard sheep cheese softens grippy tannin.
How to serve Art Space Mavrotragano
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled lamb chops, Slow-braised goat, Aged kefalotyri. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Antonis Argyros's Art Space combines gallery and winery; the Mavrotragano bottling is part of the small estate-grown lineup.
- 1999 — Art Space gallery and winery opens at Exo Gonia in the 1861 family canava
- 2008 — Art Space Mavrotragano vintage enters wider circulation
Facts
- Producer
- Art Space Santorini
- Grapes
- Mavrotragano
- Classification
- PGI Cyclades
- Oak
- 12 to 18 months in oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 40-65 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Art Space Mavrotragano
What does Art Space Mavrotragano taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, thyme, smoke. On the palate, dark fruit, earth, firm tannin. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Small-production Mavrotragano from Antonis Argyros's Art Space, made in the 1861 family canava at Exo Gonia.
When should I drink Art Space Mavrotragano?
Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Art Space Mavrotragano?
Grilled lamb chops is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Slow-braised goat and Aged kefalotyri. Firm tannin handles lamb fat.
What grapes are in Art Space Mavrotragano?
The blend is Mavrotragano. The wine is classified as PGI Cyclades.