In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb chops
Firm tannin handles lamb fat; smoky char echoes the wine's wood toast. -
Beef stifado
Slow-braised onion-stew sweetness meets dark-fruit Mavrotragano density. -
Aged kefalograviera
Hard sheep cheese tames the tannin and lifts the smoky core.
How to serve Estate Argyros 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, Beef stifado, Aged kefalograviera. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Argyros joined the Mavrotragano red-revival programme in the late 2000s. Old-vine, low-yield parcels produce a structured red counterpoint to the dominant Assyrtiko whites.
- 2009 — Estate Argyros Mavrotragano joins the red revival movement on Santorini
Facts
- Producer
- Estate Argyros
- Grapes
- Mavrotragano
- Classification
- PGI Cyclades
- Oak
- 12 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 55-80 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2009
Frequently asked about Estate Argyros Mavrotragano
What does Estate Argyros Mavrotragano taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Old-vine indigenous-red Mavrotragano from Estate Argyros parcels. Deep colour, firm tannin, smoky Aegean herb character.
When should I drink Estate Argyros Mavrotragano?
Drink 5-15 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 Mavrotragano?
Grilled lamb chops is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Beef stifado and Aged kefalograviera. Firm tannin handles lamb fat; smoky char echoes the wine's wood toast.
What grapes are in Estate Argyros Mavrotragano?
The blend is Mavrotragano. The wine is classified as PGI Cyclades.