2019 Argyros Assyrtikos, Santorini

2019 Argyros Assyrtikos, Santorini

2019 Domaine Sigalas Santorini PDO Assyrtiko, Greece

2019 Domaine Sigalas Santorini PDO Assyrtiko, Greece

2018 Argyros Cuvee Monsignori Old Vine Assyrtiko, Santorini

A$87.97
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ARGCMSYR18
92

Assyrtiko is Santorini's heritage grape. This unique grape celebrated in all over Santorini island combines great elegance, finesse and minerality. 200 years old, ungrafted vines.

Cuvee Monsignori is Estate Argyros’ vision on what Santorini Assyrtiko can actually be. Excessively old Assyrtiko vineyards, at least two hundred years old, giving minute yields. Fermented, partially uninoculated, in stainless steel, at cool temperatures and aged for ten months in stainless steel tanks on fine lees. A wine of breed, extract and length, that needs about four years in bottle to unfold and can be confidently kept for more than a decade after vintage.


The 2018 Cuvee Monsignori Santorini is all Assyrtiko, unoaked, dry (1.8 grams of residual sugar and 7.02 of total acidity) and comes in at 14% alcohol. This is sourced from vines at least 200 years old, says the winery. As I've mentioned in the past, Argyros has access to very old vines. This is lovely and probably a small step up on the 2017, also reviewed this issue, but reasonable minds might differ. I loved the freshness on the 2017, but this adds a hint of richness while still having plenty of that freshness. It remains lively and focused, with a big finish. It has finesse and elegance to spare. True, it might just be the impression of more exuberant fruit, since this is younger, but I'd give this the very slight nod for now. Like its older brother, it might age rather well.

92 points Mark Squires robertparker.com Drink 2020-2030


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Product/Service Sold Out Yes
En Primeur No
New Arrivals No
Wine Type White Wine
Wine Style Traditional
Country Greece
Region Aegean Islands, Santorini
Varietals Assyrtiko
Vintage 2018
Bottle Size 750ml
Wine Points 92
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