Argyros 'Santorini' Assyrtiko 2022
Primary flavours

Apple

Lemon

Floral

Saline
Details
Welcome to one of the world's finest Assyrtiko wines. Sourced from the ancient basket-pruned vines that dot the windswept dry hills of Santorini, this minerally ultra-intense and simply beautiful white wine could be the finest seafood wine on the planet. You can taste the sea breeze, alongside this uncompromising preserved lemon intensity and chewy power that goes on and on. A truly sublime experience in a glass.
Estate Argyros' history is the history of winemaking on Santorini. The largest vineyard owner with the oldest vines, this venerable, still family-run estate is as much a lifelong passion project as a wine business. On an island where tourism is forever chipping away at vineyard land, the Argyros aim to preserve the ancient 'Koulori' bush vines and indigenous grapes that this stunning Greek island is famous for. It's an institution and a winery worth shouting about (from your white-walled Santorini villa). Unquestionably, Assyrtiko is the king at Argyros, especially when you have 200-year-old vineyards to work with. Everything is farmed organically, and work is done by hand or with horse and plough, the timelessness of this property is inescapable. It translates directly into the wines, with the effortless crunch of an Argyros Assyrtiko or the profound flavours of the almost extinct red grape Mavrotragano, a must-try for anyone keen to experience the world's great wines.
Estate Argyros' history is the history of winemaking on Santorini. The largest vineyard owner with the oldest vines, this venerable, still family-run estate is as much a lifelong passion project as a wine business. On an island where tourism is forever chipping away at vineyard land, the Argyros aim to preserve the ancient 'Koulori' bush vines and indigenous grapes that this stunning Greek island is famous for. It's an institution and a winery worth shouting about (from your white-walled Santorini villa). Unquestionably, Assyrtiko is the king at Argyros, especially when you have 200-year-old vineyards to work with. Everything is farmed organically, and work is done by hand or with horse and plough, the timelessness of this property is inescapable. It translates directly into the wines, with the effortless crunch of an Argyros Assyrtiko or the profound flavours of the almost extinct red grape Mavrotragano, a must-try for anyone keen to experience the world's great wines.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards full bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, very fruity, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Santorini
country
Greece
Grape type
Assyrtiko
Wine Maker
Argyros
Alcohol
13.5%
Vintage
2022
Cellar period
5-10 years
Closure
Cork (Natural)
Production method
Hand Picked
Temperature
Chilled 8°C-10°C
Pairing guide
The Assyrtiko star continues to rise, proving that this beautiful Greek white wine style is well and truly primed for world domination. This beautiful Assyrtiko from Argyros is a stunning bottle to serve with fresh and zesty seafood dishes - everything from calamari with lemon aioli to Japanese BBQ squid will hit the spot - as well as with classic Greek salads, barbecued chicken skewers and simple rice and vegetable dishes, too. Grilled oily fish with lemon and capers, Asian lamb salads and fried noodles will also hit the spot in style!
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Food

Oysters

Octopus

Greek
Tastes

Crisp

Fresh

Delicate
Moods

Adventurous

Excited
Seasons

Summer

Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Santorini, Greece
The island of Santorini is paradise for the millions of tourists that venture here every year, with the perfect contrast of bright blue water and white buildings. With plenty of local seafood available, the tourist drinks the local wine and discovers that it is one of the most delicious wines they have ever tried, Assyrtiko. This variety is typically grown on the island in the basket method to protect the grapes from the heat of the day.
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