Volcan Wines Vinsanto by Koutsoyannopoulos Winery (Volcan Wines)

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDessertLong finish

Aroma: dried apricot, caramel, orange peel

Palate: honey, dried fig, spice

Volcan Wines PDO Vinsanto: long oak-aged Santorini sweet wine from the historic Vothonas cellar.

What it pairs with

Baklava
Caramel and honey pair with phyllo-and-nut layers.
Walnut and date cake
Toasted-nut and dried-fruit shared.
Aged blue cheese
Sweet caramel balances blue-veined salt.

How to serve Volcan Wines Vinsanto

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, Walnut and date cake, Aged blue cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Volcan Wines Vinsanto continues the long-ageing sweet-wine tradition of Santorini at the Koutsoyannopoulos canava.

1995 — Modern Volcan Wines Vinsanto enters wider circulation

Facts

Producer: Koutsoyannopoulos Winery (Volcan Wines)
Grapes: Assyrtiko (80%), Aidani (15%), Athiri (5%)
Classification: PDO Vinsanto
Oak: Long oak ageing per PDO Vinsanto rules
ABV: 11.5%
Price: EUR 30-50 (500 ml) at retail
Drinking window: 20+ from release
First vintage: 1995

Frequently asked about Volcan Wines Vinsanto

What does Volcan Wines Vinsanto taste like?

On the nose, dried apricot, caramel, orange peel. On the palate, honey, dried fig, spice. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Volcan Wines PDO Vinsanto: long oak-aged Santorini sweet wine from the historic Vothonas cellar.

When should I drink Volcan Wines Vinsanto?

Drink 20+ from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Volcan Wines Vinsanto?

Baklava is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Walnut and date cake and Aged blue cheese. Caramel and honey pair with phyllo-and-nut layers.

What grapes are in Volcan Wines Vinsanto?

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

Volcan Wines Vinsanto