Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdessert
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 20 to 30+ years from release.
release20 yrs30 yrs32 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: dried apricot, caramel, orange peel

Palate: honey, dried fig, spice

Venetsanos PDO Vinsanto from the restored Megalochori cliff cellar. Long oak ageing produces oxidative caramel and dried-fruit depth.

What it pairs with

  • Baklava
    Caramel and honey meet phyllo-and-nut layers.
  • Aged blue cheese
    Sweet caramel balances blue-veined salt.
  • Walnut and date cake
    Toasted-nut and dried-fruit profile shared between dessert and wine.

How to serve Venetsanos Vinsanto

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

History

Venetsanos Vinsanto, returned to production with the cellar restoration, ages on barrels in the rock-cut chambers of the cliffside cellar.

  1. 2010: Venetsanos Vinsanto returns to bottle after cellar restoration

Facts

Producer
Venetsanos Winery · visiting guide
Grapes
Assyrtiko (80%), Aidani (15%), Athiri (5%)
Classification
PDO Vinsanto
Oak
Long oak ageing per PDO Vinsanto rules
ABV
11.5%
Price
EUR 35-55 (500 ml) at retail
Drinking window
20+ from release
First vintage
2010

Frequently asked about Venetsanos Vinsanto

What does Venetsanos 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. Venetsanos PDO Vinsanto from the restored Megalochori cliff cellar. Long oak ageing produces oxidative caramel and dried-fruit depth.

When should I drink Venetsanos 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 Venetsanos Vinsanto?

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

What grapes are in Venetsanos Vinsanto?

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

Tags

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

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