Vinsanto (as its name indicates) is the mythical nectar of Santorini already renowned since the 12th century. It combines three indigenous and aromatic grape varieties: assyrtiko, aidani and athiri, whose grapes are sun-dried for about 15 days. Traditional vinification ensues, before aging in old barrels for several years. This mahogany wine combines the intensity of honey, raisins, caramel, figs and prunes with mineral freshness. On the palate, it shows great finesse, a very nice sweet taste, accompanied by a fine and pleasant acidity. It would be no exaggeration to say that it ranks among the best dessert wines in the world!
Gavalas Winery Vinsanto 2010 0.375l
€50.00
1 in stock
Color | White |
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Sparkle | No |
Dryness/Sweetness | Sweet |
Country | Greece |
Producer | Gavalas Winery |
Varietal | No |
Grape Variety | Aidani, Assyrtiko, Athiri |
Food Type | Cheese, Dessert, Dried Fruit |
Alcohol | 10.0% |
Bottle Size | 0.375lt |
Year/Vintage | 2009 |
Ageing Potential | 15-20 |
Fermentation Vessel | Barrel |
Region | Greece, Megalochori, Santorini |
Appelation | PDO Santorini |
Serving temperature | 8-10°C |
Cooking Style | chocolate desserts, foie gras, fresh goat cheeses, peach pies, roquefort cheese |
In the traditional village of Megalochori is located one of the oldest wineries of Santorini, Kanava of George Gavala.The Gavalas winemaking unit is placed inside the PDO Santorini zone.
Nowadays, it extends over a private vineyard of 18 acres where indigenous varieties of Santorini varieties are being cultivated, such as Assyrtiko, Athiri, Aidani and several other rare, local varieties like Katsano, Gaidouria, Mavrotragano and Voudomato. The winery is equipped with modern machinery and has a capacity of 150 tonnes. The wines are distributed to Greek and USA market.