Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdessert
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 30 to 40+ years from release.
release30 yrs40 yrs42 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-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDessertLong finish

Aroma: toffee, walnut, candied orange

Palate: caramel, dried fig, spice

Long-aged cooperative Vinsanto. Twelve years in oak yields oxidative toffee and walnut depth with persistent acid.

What it pairs with

  • Chocolate tart
    Caramel-walnut profile lifts cocoa.
  • Roquefort with figs
    Sweet caramel and dried fig balance veined blue salt.
  • Pecan pie
    Toffee and walnut echo through the dessert.

How to serve Santo Wines Vinsanto 12 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. Chocolate tart, Roquefort with figs, Pecan pie. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Twelve-year Vinsanto from the cooperative; the long-aged release that demonstrates Santorini's oxidative sweet-wine tradition at accessible cooperative pricing.

  1. 2004: Santo Vinsanto 12 Years release cycle established

Facts

Producer
Santo Wines · visiting guide
Grapes
Assyrtiko (75%), Aidani (15%), Athiri (10%)
Classification
PDO Vinsanto
Oak
12 years in oak
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 45-75 (500 ml) at retail
Drinking window
30+ from release
First vintage
2004

Frequently asked about Santo Wines Vinsanto 12 Years

What does Santo Wines Vinsanto 12 Years taste like?

On the nose, toffee, walnut, candied orange. On the palate, caramel, dried fig, spice. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Long-aged cooperative Vinsanto. Twelve years in oak yields oxidative toffee and walnut depth with persistent acid.

When should I drink Santo Wines Vinsanto 12 Years?

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

What food pairs with Santo Wines Vinsanto 12 Years?

Chocolate tart is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roquefort with figs and Pecan pie. Caramel-walnut profile lifts cocoa.

What grapes are in Santo Wines Vinsanto 12 Years?

The blend is Assyrtiko (75%), Aidani (15%), Athiri (10%). The wine is classified as PDO Vinsanto.

Tags

aidani assyrtiko athiri cellar worthy dessert dessert passito full body high acid iconic mood contemplative occasion gift occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with blue cheese pairs with chocolate pairs with fruit desserts price premium

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