Winery ArgyrosAssyrtiko
White wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Assyrtiko.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with lean fish and shellfish.
The Assyrtiko of the Winery Argyros is in the top 30 of wines of Santorini.
Taste structure of the Assyrtiko from the Winery Argyros
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Assyrtiko of Winery Argyros in the region of Santorini is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Assyrtiko of Winery Argyros in the region of Santorini often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus.
Food and wine pairings with Assyrtiko
Pairings that work perfectly with Assyrtiko
Original food and wine pairings with Assyrtiko
The Assyrtiko of Winery Argyros matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish or lean fish such as recipes of mussels carbonara or pundu na madesu.
Details and technical informations about Winery Argyros's Assyrtiko.
Discover the grape variety: Assyrtiko
Taut and mineral whites with exceptional cutting acidity and a lean palate, on intense aromas of lemon, grapefruit, green apple, white flowers, smoke and strongly marked volcanic saline-iodine notes. Fine ageing potential. The absolute star of Santorini PDO on the volcanic soils of the Cyclades (vines trained in kouloura baskets to protect against wind). Now exported to Australia, California and South Africa. Native Greek variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Assyrtiko from Winery Argyros are 2019, 2018, 2017, 2009 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Argyros
The Winery Argyros is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 25 wines for sale in the of Santorini to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Santorini
Mythical volcanic PDO of the Cyclades (Greece): signature Assyrtiko as king white (>=85%, complemented by Aidani and Athiri) — pale robe and signature direct mineral-saline profile mirroring the volcanic terroir — lively notes of citrus, lemon, grapefruit, white fruits and an iodine touch, sharp acidity at low pH and chiselled structure. Centenary vines in kouloura (basket shielding from wind), phylloxera-free island, intense sun, violent wind, minimal rain.
The word of the wine: Dryer
Term that characterizes a hard and tannic wine.
