Santorini PDO Santo Wines
Santorini Assyrtiko
Style: Dry White Wine
Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin Santorini
Varieties: 100% Assyrtiko
Vinification: Classic white vinification
Ageing: -
Description: Lemon colour. Citrus aromas dominate on the nose and discrete floral aromas along with the characteristic mineral Assyrtiko undertones. Dry on the palate, with crispy acidity, underlined by mineral, zesty fruity taste. The finish reveals layers of citrus and stone fruits and an extra salty sea breeze character.
Food Matching: Sea food and fish dishes
Santorini Assyrtiko
Style: Dry White Wine
Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin Santorini
Varieties: 100% Assyrtiko
Vinification: Classic white vinification
Ageing: -
Description: Lemon colour. Citrus aromas dominate on the nose and discrete floral aromas along with the characteristic mineral Assyrtiko undertones. Dry on the palate, with crispy acidity, underlined by mineral, zesty fruity taste. The finish reveals layers of citrus and stone fruits and an extra salty sea breeze character.
Food Matching: Sea food and fish dishes
Santorini Selection Cuvee
Style: Dry White Wine
Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin Santorini
Varieties: 100% Assyrtiko
Vinification: Classic white vinification
Ageing: Minimum 10 months on fine lees
Description: Every year we choose the best tank of our Santorini Assyrtiko wine to further age it on its fine lees. The wine has medium body with a rich oily mouthcoating texture, refreshing acidity and nuances of flint, iodine and salt over a core of fresh citrus and orchard fruit.
Food Matching: Sea food and fish dishes
Santorini Nykteri
Style: Dry White Wine
Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin Santorini
Varieties: 85% Assyrtiko, 10% Athiri, 5% Aidani
Vinification: Classic white vinification
Ageing: 3 months in medium toast French oak barrels
Description: Lemon colour. Expressive flowery aromas on the nose, along with green fruits, such as green apple and pear. On the palate it is dry, with crispy, refreshing acidity, in great balance with the delicate floral and fruity flavors. Just an elegant touch of oak, contributes to the overall balance. Long aftertaste.
Food Matching: Grilled or fried fish or white meat dishes
Santorini Nykteri
Style: Dry White Wine
Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin Santorini
Varieties: 85% Assyrtiko, 10% Athiri, 5% Aidani
Vinification: Classic white vinification
Ageing: 3 months in medium toast French oak barrels
Description: Lemon colour. Expressive flowery aromas on the nose, along with green fruits, such as green apple and pear. On the palate it is dry, with crispy, refreshing acidity, in great balance with the delicate floral and fruity flavors. Just an elegant touch of oak, contributes to the overall balance. Long aftertaste.
Food Matching: Grilled or fried fish or white meat dishes
Santorini Assyrtiko Grande Reserve
Style: Dry White Wine
Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin Santorini
Varieties: 100% Assyrtiko
Vinification: Classic white vinification, oak fermented
Ageing: 12 months in medium toast French oak barrels, 12 months in the bottle
Description: Golden colour. Full body. A complex bouquet of dried nuts, honey, herbs, tea, vanilla and toast. Rich flavors of ripe citrus fruits, sweet spices and cedar. Well defined structure, vibrant acidity, and a touch of salinity carry a long finale. Long ageing potential.
Food Matching: Oily fish or grilled white meat served with creamy sauces and roasted red meat with herbs
Kontarades
Style: Dry White Wine
Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Santorini
Varieties: 100% Assyrtiko
Vinification: Classic white vinification
Ageing: 12 months on fine lees
Description: The fruit is sourced from a four-acre single vineyard in the celebrated Megalochori area, consisted of ungrafted Assyrtiko vines with an average age of 70 years. Well protected from the harsh north winds while rich in basaltic stones, this leads to a lusciously fruited wine with pronounced stony minerality.
Food Matching: Sea food and fish dishes
Kontarades
Style: Dry White Wine
Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Santorini
Varieties: 100% Assyrtiko
Vinification: Classic white vinification
Ageing: 12 months on fine lees
Description: The fruit is sourced from a four-acre single vineyard in the celebrated Megalochori area, consisted of ungrafted Assyrtiko vines with an average age of 70 years. Well protected from the harsh north winds while rich in basaltic stones, this leads to a lusciously fruited wine with pronounced stony minerality.
Food Matching: Sea food and fish dishes
Irini
Style: Dry White Wine
Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin Santorini
Varieties: 100% Assyrtiko
Vinification: Classic white vinification, oak fermented
Ageing: 18 months in medium toast French oak barrels previously used for the ageing of Vinsanto
Description: Deep lemon colour with golden hues. Full bodied and ripe with amazing viscosity. The oily, silky texture is balanced by a well-integrated acidity. Flavors of lime, lemon tart, dried orange peel and dried yellow flowers open to reveal layers of dried apricot, spice and butter with just a hint of creamy oak. Long ageing potential.
Food Matching: Barbecued rich fish, seafood orzo, white meat with sweet sauces
Vinsanto
Style: Naturally Sweet White Wine from sun-dried grapes
Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin Santorini
Varieties: 85% Assyrtiko, 15% Aidani
Vinification: Sun-drying for 6-8 days. Slow fermentation for 40 - 60 days
Ageing: 36 months in oak barrels. Ageing continues in the bottle
Description: Amber colour. Full body. Complex nose, ranging from sweet spices like cinnamon and cloves towards dried fruits such as apricots and raisins. The lovely viscous palate is balanced by a fine thread of acidity that cuts through the sweetness. Long, velvety aftertaste.
Food Matching: Fresh fruits, sweets, cheese, dry nuts
Vinsanto
Style: Naturally Sweet White Wine from sun-dried grapes
Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin Santorini
Varieties: 85% Assyrtiko, 15% Aidani
Vinification: Sun-drying for 6-8 days. Slow fermentation for 40 - 60 days
Ageing: 36 months in oak barrels. Ageing continues in the bottle
Description: Amber colour. Full body. Complex nose, ranging from sweet spices like cinnamon and cloves towards dried fruits such as apricots and raisins. The lovely viscous palate is balanced by a fine thread of acidity that cuts through the sweetness. Long, velvety aftertaste.
Food Matching: Fresh fruits, sweets, cheese, dry nuts
Vinsanto 12 Years Ageing
Style: Naturally Sweet White Wine from sun-dried grapes
Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin Santorini
Varieties: 85% Assyrtiko, 15% Aidani
Vinification: Sun-drying for 6-8 days. Slow fermentation for 40 - 60 days
Ageing: Premium Selection Vintages 2008 - 2009 - 2010. Minimum 12 years in French oak barrels. Ageing continues in the bottle.
Description: Deep brown colour. Full body. Seductive aromas of honey, dried orange, figs, dates and peach jam, coffee beans, baking spices and caramelized fruits. Velvety palate with depth and viscosity. The finish lingers with layers of dried and baked stone fruits, figs, chocolate and sweet spices.
Food Matching: Creamy chocolate or coffee flavour deserts, aged cheese, foie gras
Vinsanto 20 Years Ageing
Style: Naturally Sweet White Wine from sun-dried grapes
Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin Santorini
Varieties: 85% Assyrtiko, 15% Aidani
Vinification: Sun-drying for 6-8 days. Slow fermentation for 40 - 60 days
Ageing: Premium Selection Vintages 2002 - 2003 - 2004. Minimum 12 years in French oak barrels. Ageing continues in the bottle.
Description: Deep brown colour. Full body. Seductive aromas of honey, dried orange, figs, dates and peach jam, coffee beans, baking spices and caramelized fruits. Velvety palate with depth and viscosity. The finish lingers with layers of dried and baked stone fruits, figs, chocolate and sweet spices.
Food Matching: Creamy chocolate or coffee flavour deserts, aged cheese, foie gras
Vinsanto 20 Years Ageing
Style: Naturally Sweet White Wine from sun-dried grapes
Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin Santorini
Varieties: 85% Assyrtiko, 15% Aidani
Vinification: Sun-drying for 6-8 days. Slow fermentation for 40 - 60 days
Ageing: Premium Selection Vintages 2002 - 2003 - 2004. Minimum 12 years in French oak barrels. Ageing continues in the bottle.
Description: Deep brown colour. Full body. Seductive aromas of honey, dried orange, figs, dates and peach jam, coffee beans, baking spices and caramelized fruits. Velvety palate with depth and viscosity. The finish lingers with layers of dried and baked stone fruits, figs, chocolate and sweet spices.
Food Matching: Creamy chocolate or coffee flavour deserts, aged cheese, foie gras
Vinsanto 1993
Style: Naturally Sweet White Wine from sun-dried grapes
Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin Santorini
Varieties: 85% Assyrtiko, 15% Aidani
Vinification: Sun-drying for 6-8 days. Slow fermentation for 40 - 60 days
Ageing: 23 years in French oak barrels. Ageing continues in the bottle.
Description: Deep bronze colour. Full body. Captivating aromas of aromas of coffee beans, raisins, herbs, orange sweet preserve. Velvety palate with complexity and viscosity. The finish lingers with layers of dried and baked stone fruits, figs, chocolate and sweet spices.
Food Matching: A precious dessert wine that we recommend to enjoy straight, so that its complex bouquet of aromas and taste are fully treasured
Vinsanto 1993
Style: Naturally Sweet White Wine from sun-dried grapes
Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin Santorini
Varieties: 85% Assyrtiko, 15% Aidani
Vinification: Sun-drying for 6-8 days. Slow fermentation for 40 - 60 days
Ageing: 23 years in French oak barrels. Ageing continues in the bottle.
Description: Deep bronze colour. Full body. Captivating aromas of aromas of coffee beans, raisins, herbs, orange sweet preserve. Velvety palate with complexity and viscosity. The finish lingers with layers of dried and baked stone fruits, figs, chocolate and sweet spices.
Food Matching: A precious dessert wine that we recommend to enjoy straight, so that its complex bouquet of aromas and taste are fully treasured
