Vinsanto of Santorini Βινσάντο Σαντορίνης
Sumptuous, amber dessert wine from Santorini sun-dried grapes, balancing rich sweetness with striking volcanic acidity.
- Type
- other
- Designation
- PDO
- Made from
- sun-dried Assyrtiko, Aidani and Athiri
- Where
- Cyclades
- Season
- all-year
- Price
- €€€
Taste and texture
Intensely sweet yet balanced by piercing acidity, featuring complex flavours of dried figs, raisins, roasted coffee, and caramel. The mouthfeel is velvety and richly layered.
liquid
saltysharpcreamyfruitybittersweetintense
How to buy
Seek estate bottlings that show substantial wood-ageing indications on the label for depth of character.
Check for the PDO Santorini designation and clear labelling of the term Vinsanto.
The rules in short
Crafted on Santorini predominantly from sun-dried Assyrtiko grapes, blended optionally with Aidani and Athiri. It requires extensive barrel ageing which lends natural concentration and deep amber colour.
Serving ideas
- Chilled slightly alongside blue cheeses
- Poured with dark chocolate desserts and dried fruit
- Enjoyed on its own as a dessert wine
Substitutes
Sherry, Passito di Pantelleria.
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