Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs12 yrs14 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-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black plum, thyme, smoke

Palate: dark fruit, earth, firm tannin

Cooperative Mavrotragano. Firm-tannin Aegean red with black-fruit core and smoky herb.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb chops
    Lamb fat softens tannin; smoky char echoes the oak.
  • Pastitsio Find pastitsio on TableJourney →
    Baked pasta-and-meat layered dish meets dark-fruit Mavrotragano weight.
  • Aged kefalograviera
    Hard sheep cheese softens grippy tannin.

How to serve Santo Wines Mavrotragano

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled lamb chops, Pastitsio, Aged kefalograviera. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Santo's contribution to the Mavrotragano red revival. Cooperative volume helps spread the indigenous red into export markets at accessible pricing.

  1. 2012: Santo Wines Mavrotragano launched as part of the indigenous red revival

Facts

Producer
Santo Wines · visiting guide
Grapes
Mavrotragano
Classification
PGI Cyclades
Oak
12 months in French oak
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 35-55 at retail
Drinking window
5-12 from vintage
First vintage
2012

Frequently asked about Santo Wines Mavrotragano

What does Santo Wines Mavrotragano taste like?

On the nose, black plum, thyme, smoke. On the palate, dark fruit, earth, firm tannin. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Cooperative Mavrotragano. Firm-tannin Aegean red with black-fruit core and smoky herb.

When should I drink Santo Wines Mavrotragano?

Drink 5-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Santo Wines Mavrotragano?

Grilled lamb chops is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pastitsio and Aged kefalograviera. Lamb fat softens tannin; smoky char echoes the oak.

What grapes are in Santo Wines Mavrotragano?

The blend is Mavrotragano. The wine is classified as PGI Cyclades.

Tags

dry firm tannin full body high acid mavrotragano medium term mood bold mood savoury occasion cellar occasion dinner party old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with pasta red sauce pairs with red meat price premium still red

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