Venetsanos Winery

Vinsanto

Naturally sweet wine from white sundried grapes PDO Santorini

Grape variety Assyrtiko 70%, Aidani 25%, other white grapes 5%.
From the vineyards nearby Akrotiri. Overripe white grapes are sundried for a period of 7-15 days. Then destemmed and pressed. The sweet juice ferments slowly for more than 2 months in stained steel tanks at a controlled temperature.
After the end of the fermentation, the naturally sweet wine is moved to oak barrels for maturation for at least 2 years.

Aging potential: Unlimited.

80,00  /375ml

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VARIETAL

100% Assyrtiko

APPELLATION

Vinsanto Vintage

VINTAGE

2003

Profile

Sweet desert wine

ALCOHOL

8.5%

VOLUME

375 mL

Year

N.V, 2003, 2016

Wine specs

Tasting notes

Honeyed, velvety mouth with hints of fig, raisin, caramel and vanilla.

Long-lasting aromas of dried apricot, honey, roasted nuts, bitter chocolate and some hints of orange. Long aftertaste which balances between sweetness and razor-sharp acidity. Enjoy it at 8-10 °C.

Wine specs

Food pairing notes

Pairs nicely with dark chocolate , fruit tarts, desserts with candy and nuts. Matches also with strong dishes like foie gras and pungent cheeses.