In the glass
What it pairs with
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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.
- 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. 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.
- 2010 — Vinsanto 4 Years established as the entry release in the Argyros sweet-wine ladder
Facts
- Producer
- Estate Argyros
- 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.