Santo Wines Vinsanto 4 Years by Santo Wines

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDessertLong finish

Aroma: dried apricot, honey, orange

Palate: caramel, dried fig, spice

Cooperative entry-tier PDO Vinsanto. Dried apricot and honey with high acidity preserving lift.

What it pairs with

Loukoumades (honey doughnuts) Find loukoumades (honey doughnuts) on TableJourney →
Honey-syrup doughnuts find a peer in caramelised Vinsanto.
Almond cookies
Toasted-nut profile shared with both elements.
Aged kefalotyri
Salty hard cheese balanced by sweet caramel.

How to serve Santo Wines 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. Loukoumades (honey doughnuts), Almond cookies, Aged kefalotyri. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Santo's entry-tier Vinsanto with four years of oak ageing under PDO Vinsanto rules. Widely distributed introduction to the Santorini sweet-wine tradition.

2000 — Santo Vinsanto 4 Years launched as the cooperative entry-tier sweet release

Facts

Producer: Santo Wines
Grapes: Assyrtiko (75%), Aidani (15%), Athiri (10%)
Classification: PDO Vinsanto
Oak: 4 years in oak
ABV: 11.5%
Price: EUR 25-40 (500 ml) at retail
Drinking window: 15+ from release
First vintage: 2000

Frequently asked about Santo Wines Vinsanto 4 Years

What does Santo Wines Vinsanto 4 Years taste like?

On the nose, dried apricot, honey, orange. On the palate, caramel, dried fig, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Cooperative entry-tier PDO Vinsanto. Dried apricot and honey with high acidity preserving lift.

When should I drink Santo Wines 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 Santo Wines Vinsanto 4 Years?

Loukoumades (honey doughnuts) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Almond cookies and Aged kefalotyri. Honey-syrup doughnuts find a peer in caramelised Vinsanto.

What grapes are in Santo Wines Vinsanto 4 Years?

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

Santo Wines Vinsanto 4 Years