In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled calamari
Salt-and-citrus lift refreshes the charred squid. -
Horiatiki (Greek salad)
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Fresh acidity and saline core complement feta, tomato and olives. -
Fried whitebait
High acid cuts through the fry-oil and lemon-zest crispness.
How to serve Estate Argyros Atlantis White
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled calamari, Horiatiki (Greek salad), Fried whitebait. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Atlantis is the Argyros entry-level white from younger and rented parcels, designed as an accessible Cycladic blend rather than the more austere PDO Santorini Assyrtiko.
- 1991 — Atlantis White launched as entry-tier blend
Facts
- Producer
- Estate Argyros
- Grapes
- Assyrtiko (90%), Aidani (5%), Athiri (5%)
- Classification
- PGI Cyclades
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 15-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1991
Frequently asked about Estate Argyros Atlantis White
What does Estate Argyros Atlantis White taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Entry-tier Cycladic white blend from Estate Argyros, Assyrtiko-led with Aidani and Athiri. Saline, citrus-driven and quaffable.
When should I drink Estate Argyros Atlantis White?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Estate Argyros Atlantis White?
Grilled calamari is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Horiatiki (Greek salad) and Fried whitebait. Salt-and-citrus lift refreshes the charred squid.
What grapes are in Estate Argyros Atlantis White?
The blend is Assyrtiko (90%), Aidani (5%), Athiri (5%). The wine is classified as PGI Cyclades.