In the glass
What it pairs with
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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.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1994 — First Vinsanto 20 Years vintage matured for two decades in oak
- 2014 — 20 Years release cycle established as a long-aged Vinsanto bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Estate Argyros
- 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.