Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • 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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 2009: Estate Argyros Mavrotragano joins the red revival movement on Santorini

Facts

Producer
Estate Argyros · visiting guide
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.

Tags

dry firm tannin full body high acid mavrotragano medium term mood bold mood savoury occasion cellar occasion special old vines old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price premium still red

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