Vinsanto
Type
Naturally Sweet White Wine
Category
Protected Designation of Origin Santorini
Varieties
Assyrtiko 85% - Aidani 10% - Athiri 5%
Vineyard: The harvest for Vinsanto begins in the end of August when the grapes achieve he desired degree of maturation (14-15 Be). Vineyards ara located mainly at the south part of Santorini.
Wine making: Vinsanto follows the traditional techniques of wine making. Grapres are sundried for 10 -15 days in order to concentrate the sugar levels. The juice ferments naturally in 80 years old old Russian oak barrels and ages there for 6 years.
Tasting notes: Complex aromas of raisin, dried figs, prunes, caramel, dark chocolate and coffee. Concentrated body with high acidity and long aftertaste.
Food pairings: Chocolate cake, bitter chocolate, white ice cream, baklava, blue cheese or by the glass
Ageing potential: 20+years
Production: 3.000 bottles