In the glass
Aroma: dried apricot, honey, orange peel
Palate: caramel, dried fig, walnut
Karamolegos Vinsanto: sun-dried Assyrtiko-led blend with caramel, dried fruit and high-acid lift.
What it pairs with
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Baklava
Caramel and honey pair with phyllo-and-nut layers. -
Aged blue cheese
Sweet caramel balances veined-blue salt. -
Walnut cake
Toasted-nut and dried-fruit shared between dessert and wine.
How to serve Artemis Karamolegos Vinsanto
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Baklava, Aged blue cheese, Walnut cake. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
PDO Vinsanto from Karamolegos under the estate's broader cellar programme. Long oak ageing produces the oxidative caramel core typical of Santorini sweet wines.
- 2008 — First Karamolegos Vinsanto vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Artemis Karamolegos Winery
- Grapes
- Assyrtiko (80%), Aidani (15%), Athiri (5%)
- Classification
- PDO Vinsanto
- Oak
- Long oak ageing per PDO Vinsanto rules
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 35-55 (500 ml) at retail
- Drinking window
- 20+ from release
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Artemis Karamolegos Vinsanto
What does Artemis Karamolegos Vinsanto taste like?
On the nose, dried apricot, honey, orange peel. On the palate, caramel, dried fig, walnut. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Karamolegos Vinsanto: sun-dried Assyrtiko-led blend with caramel, dried fruit and high-acid lift.
When should I drink Artemis Karamolegos Vinsanto?
Drink 20+ from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Artemis Karamolegos Vinsanto?
Baklava is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged blue cheese and Walnut cake. Caramel and honey pair with phyllo-and-nut layers.
What grapes are in Artemis Karamolegos Vinsanto?
The blend is Assyrtiko (80%), Aidani (15%), Athiri (5%). The wine is classified as PDO Vinsanto.