Boutari Vinsanto by Boutari Santorini Winery

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDessertLong finish

Aroma: dried apricot, caramel, orange peel

Palate: honey, dried fig, spice

Boutari PDO Vinsanto: sun-dried Assyrtiko-led blend with caramel and dried-fruit depth, high-acid lift.

What it pairs with

Loukoumades Find loukoumades on TableJourney →
Caramel and honey doughnuts: a classic island dessert pairing.
Aged blue cheese
Sweet caramel balances veined-blue salt.
Almond biscotti
Toasted-nut profile shared between biscotti and wine.

How to serve Boutari 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. Loukoumades, Aged blue cheese, Almond biscotti. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Boutari PDO Vinsanto sits in the Santorini export lineup alongside Kallisti and Nykteri, demonstrating the sweet-wine half of the appellation.

1995 — First Boutari Vinsanto vintage from the Megalochori cellar

Facts

Producer: Boutari Santorini Winery
Grapes: Assyrtiko (80%), Aidani (15%), Athiri (5%)
Classification: PDO Vinsanto
Oak: Long oak ageing under PDO Vinsanto rules
ABV: 11.5%
Price: EUR 30-50 (500 ml) at retail
Drinking window: 20+ from release
First vintage: 1995

Frequently asked about Boutari Vinsanto

What does Boutari Vinsanto taste like?

On the nose, dried apricot, caramel, orange peel. On the palate, honey, dried fig, spice. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Boutari PDO Vinsanto: sun-dried Assyrtiko-led blend with caramel and dried-fruit depth, high-acid lift.

When should I drink Boutari 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 Boutari Vinsanto?

Loukoumades is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged blue cheese and Almond biscotti. Caramel and honey doughnuts: a classic island dessert pairing.

What grapes are in Boutari Vinsanto?

The blend is Assyrtiko (80%), Aidani (15%), Athiri (5%). The wine is classified as PDO Vinsanto.

Boutari Vinsanto