Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdessert
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 40 to 50+ years from release.
release40 yrs50 yrs52 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-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDessertLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Sticky toffee pudding
    Caramel-toffee profile finds a peer in the wine's long oxidative ageing.
  • Aged Roquefort
    Sweet caramel and dried fig balance veined-blue salt.
  • Dark chocolate fondant
    Spice and dried fruit lift the cocoa richness.

How to serve Estate Argyros Vinsanto 20 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. Sticky toffee pudding, Aged Roquefort, Dark chocolate fondant. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Argyros's longest-aged regular release. Twenty years in oak yields an oxidative, spice-rich expression at the high end of what Santorini's PDO Vinsanto designation supports.

  1. 1994: First Vinsanto 20 Years vintage matured for two decades in oak
  2. 2014: 20 Years release cycle established as a long-aged Vinsanto bottling

Facts

Producer
Estate Argyros · visiting guide
Grapes
Assyrtiko (80%), Aidani (15%), Athiri (5%)
Classification
PDO Vinsanto
Oak
20 years in oak
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 120-200 (500 ml) at retail
Drinking window
40+ from release
First vintage
1994

Frequently asked about Estate Argyros Vinsanto 20 Years

What does Estate Argyros Vinsanto 20 Years taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Two-decade oak-aged Vinsanto with deep oxidative complexity, candied orange and saffron lift. A long-aged PDO Vinsanto.

When should I drink Estate Argyros Vinsanto 20 Years?

Drink 40+ 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 20 Years?

Sticky toffee pudding is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Roquefort and Dark chocolate fondant. Caramel-toffee profile finds a peer in the wine's long oxidative ageing.

What grapes are in Estate Argyros Vinsanto 20 Years?

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

Tags

aidani assyrtiko athiri cellar worthy dessert dessert passito full body high acid iconic mood contemplative occasion cellar occasion gift occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with blue cheese pairs with chocolate pairs with fruit desserts price fine

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