APPELLATION: Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Santorini
TYPE: Naturally sweet wine from sundried grapes
VARIETAL COMPOSITION: Assyrtiko (85%) and Aidani (15%)
Tasting Note
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 three years in oak barrels, delivers a mellow, velvety character, while balances the kicking acidity and reveals notes of honey and lemon. Long ageing potential.
Vine parcels at Pyrgos Village and the small island of Thirasia, at an altitude up to 400 meters above sea level
Age of vines: 20-60 years
Planting density: 2,000-2,300 plants per hectare
Yield per hectare: 3,000 Kg
Harvest: handpicked between 20-30 August
2013 Vintage
| ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
| 11 | 3.08 | 8.5 | 280 |
2012 Vintage
| ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
| 11.4 | 2.95 | 8.7 | 281.3 |
2011 Vintage
| ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
| 9.8 | 3.04 | 9.6 | 308 |
2010 Vintage
| ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
| 11.3 | 3.00 | 8.9 | 285.6 |
2009 Vintage
| ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
| 11.0 | 3.10 | 8.7 | 208.3 |
2008 Vintage
| ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
| 11.5 | 3.15 | 8.9 | 305 |
2007 Vintage
| ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
| 12.55 | 3.34 | 8.1 | 202.1 |
2006 Vintage
| ABV (alc by vol) | pH | TA (gr/lt) | RS |
| 11.35 | 3.14 | 10.4 | 268 |
2013 Vintage
DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2020 – SILVER / 92 points
ROBERT PARKER’s WINE ADVOCATE (August 2020) – 94 points
THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRITS COMPETITION 2020 – GOLD
2012 Vintage
CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL DU VIN 2019 – GOLD
THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRITS COMPETITION 2019 – SILVER
2011 Vintage
INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRIT COMPETITION (IWSC) 2018 – SILVER
THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRITS COMPETITION 2018 – GOLD
ROBERT PARKER’s WINE ADVOCATE (June 2018) – 95 points
2010 Vintage
THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRITS COMPETITION 2017 – SILVER
INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRIT COMPETITION (IWSC) 2017 – SILVER
ROBERT PARKER’s WINE ADVOCATE (June 2017) – 94 points
WINE AND SPIRITS (Year’s Best Greek Wines /August 2017) – 94 points
2008 Vintage
INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRIT COMPETITION (IWSC) 2016 – SILVER & OUTSTANDING
THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION 2016 – GOLD
WINE AND SPIRITS (August 2016) – 93 points (best score on the “Best Greek Wines – Sweet wines category)
WINE SAVVY, EVAN SAVIOLIDIS – 90 points
“This dessert wine is a blend of 85% Assyrtiko and 15% Aidani that was sun-dried for ten days. Syrupy and concentrated, it possesses 280 grams of residual sugar and a personality of raisins, dried figs, prunes, molasses, maple syrup and buckwheat honey. There is a long finale with just enough acidity to provide symmetry”. (ES)
2007 Vintage
CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL DU VIN 2015 – GOLD
INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRIT COMPETITION (IWSC) 2015 – SILVER
CONCOURS MONDIAL DE BRUXELLES 2015 – SILVER
2006 Vintage
THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION 2015 – GOLD
The SantoWines SANTORINI VINSANTO includes also labels of 4, 8 and 12 years of ageing, as well as a collectible item of 23 years of ageing.
Contact us for more info at marketing@tsantali.gr
