Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdessert
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 15 to 25+ years from release.
release15 yrs25 yrs27 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

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDessertLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Baklava
    Caramel and dried-fruit notes pair with honey-and-nut layers.
  • Fresh apricot tart
    Stone-fruit doubling: tart and wine share the same fruit signature.
  • Aged manchego
    Sweetness softens the salt; nutty cheese echoes oxidative notes.

How to serve Estate Argyros Vinsanto 4 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. Baklava, Fresh apricot tart, Aged manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The entry-tier Vinsanto in the Argyros range. Four years of oak ageing produces a brighter, more accessible expression than the long-aged 12 and 20-year releases.

  1. 2010: Vinsanto 4 Years established as the entry release in the Argyros sweet-wine ladder

Facts

Producer
Estate Argyros · visiting guide
Grapes
Assyrtiko (80%), Aidani (15%), Athiri (5%)
Classification
PDO Vinsanto
Oak
4 years in oak
ABV
11.5%
Price
EUR 30-45 (500 ml) at retail
Drinking window
15+ from release
First vintage
2010

Frequently asked about Estate Argyros Vinsanto 4 Years

What does Estate Argyros Vinsanto 4 Years taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Younger-release Vinsanto from Argyros. Bright dried-apricot and honey character with acidity preserving lift through the sweetness.

When should I drink Estate Argyros Vinsanto 4 Years?

Drink 15+ 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 4 Years?

Baklava is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fresh apricot tart and Aged manchego. Caramel and dried-fruit notes pair with honey-and-nut layers.

What grapes are in Estate Argyros Vinsanto 4 Years?

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

Tags

aidani assyrtiko athiri dessert dessert passito high acid medium body medium term mood festive mood fruity occasion dinner party occasion gift old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with creme brulee pairs with fruit desserts price premium

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