Winery ArgyrosVinsanto 12 Years Barrel Aged
Sweet wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Aidani and the Assyrtiko.
This wine generally goes well with
The Vinsanto 12 Years Barrel Aged of the Winery Argyros is in the top 5 of wines of Greece and in the top 5 of wines of Santorini.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vinsanto 12 Years Barrel Aged of Winery Argyros in the region of Santorini often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
Discover the grape variety: Aidani
Aromatic, fresh whites with a pale golden hue, supple palate and preserved acidity, with delicate notes of white flowers (jasmine, orange blossom), yellow fruits (peach, apricot), citrus, light honey and saline iodine notes. Adds floral roundness to blends. Star of Santorini PDO whites blended with assyrtiko and athiri, and of passito Vinsanto liqueurs. Native Greek variety from the Cyclades (Santorini, Paros).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vinsanto 12 Years Barrel Aged from Winery Argyros are 2003, 2002, 2000, 1994 and 2001.
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: Stave
A slat of wood that makes up the barrel.
