Santo Wines Vinsanto Santorini | PDO Santorini Naturally Sweet White Wine Assyrtiko Aidani (2020) 500ml | Santo Wines

Santo Wines Vinsanto Santorini 10.9%alc., Still, Naturally Sweet White Wine, Assyrtiko, Aidani, PDO Santorini - Santo Wines

Code: G09100000002594
Barcode: 5203885002564
26,80€

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This classic dessert wine bears a deep orange-red color with brown tints. The nose is complex, ranging from sweet spices like cinnamon and cloves towards dried fruits such as apricots, prunes and raisins. Prolonged maturation of six years in oak barrels, delivers a mellow, velvety character, while balances the kicking acidity and reveals notes of honey and lemon. Long ageing potential.

Food Matching: Fresh fruits, sweets, cheese, dry nuts

Appellation: Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Santorini

Type: Naturally sweet wine from sun-dried grapes

Varieties: Assyrtiko 85%, Aidani15%

Technical info

Alcohol by volume (%): 10.9

Total acidity (gr tartaric acid/lt): 8.9

Residual sugars (gr/lt): 195

pH: 3.04

The vineyard

Location: Thirasia and Santorini

Altitude: Up to 400 meters

Age of vines: 20 – 60 years

Pruning method: “Kouloura” (basket-shaped)

Planting density: 2,000 - 2,300 vines/ha

Yield/ha: 300 kg

Winemaking

Harvest: handpicked between 20-30 August

The grapes are sundried for 6-8 days

Slow fermentation for 40 days

Maturation: 6 years in 225Lt oak barrels of 4th and 5th fill

Ageing continues in the bottle



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OriginCyclades
Grape VarietyAssyrtiko,Aidani
PackagingGlass Bottle 500ml
Vintage2020
When to drinkFor long-term aging
Geographical Indication AegeanPDO Santorini - Cyclades
EU Protection MarkPDO - Protected Designation of Origin
CatergoriesWine
Alcoholic Strength11%

Fresh fruits, sweets, cheese, dry nuts

Thessaloniki International Wine & Spirits Competition 2018 – Gold
Thessaloniki International wine competition 2017 - Silver