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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdessert
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 30 to 40+ years from release.

release30 yrs40 yrs42 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 above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDessertLong finish

What it pairs with

With cheese

Arseniko Naxou Our pick Arseniko Naxou is an intense, bittersweet hard cheese that grows spicier with age. A Vinsanto aged twelve years or more in oak brings deep sweetness and high acidity that set against its salt and spice.

How to serve Estate Argyros Vinsanto 12 Years

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Walnut and honey cake, Chocolate truffles, Blue cheese with figs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The middle release in Argyros's Vinsanto ladder. Twelve years of oak ageing produces oxidative depth that distinguishes Santorini Vinsanto from younger straw-wine releases elsewhere.

  1. 2002EU regulation reserves the Vinsanto name for Santorini production
  2. 201412 Years release cycle established as a mid-tier Vinsanto bottling

Facts

Producer
Estate Argyros · visiting guide
Grapes
Assyrtiko (80%), Aidani (15%), Athiri (5%)
Classification
PDO Vinsanto
Oak
12 years in oak
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 55-95 (500 ml) at retail
Drinking window
30+ from release
First vintage
2002

Frequently asked about Estate Argyros Vinsanto 12 Years

What does Estate Argyros Vinsanto 12 Years taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Long-aged Vinsanto: 12 years in oak gives oxidative depth, dried fruit and walnut character with persistent acidity.

When should I drink Estate Argyros Vinsanto 12 Years?

Drink 30+ from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Estate Argyros Vinsanto 12 Years?

Walnut and honey cake is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chocolate truffles and Blue cheese with figs. Toffee and walnut in the wine echo the cake's nuts and caramel.

What grapes are in Estate Argyros Vinsanto 12 Years?

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

Tags

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