Estate Argyros Santorini
Cuvee Monsignori Assyrtiko
Santorini, Aegean, Greece
Popped and poured, no formal notes. The “Cuvee Monsignori” is made with fruits from some of the estates oldest vines; many well over 200 years old and (obviously) ungrafted. Beautifully layered tropical fruits, lime, wax, and minerals. While this was hugely complex, the biggest takeaway was the incredible texture and finish of this wine. It was rich, leesy and saline. A stunning example of Assyrtiko and perfect pairing with whole red snapper.
Popped and poured, no formal notes. The “Cuvee Monsignori” is made with fruits from some of the estates oldest vines; many well over 200 years old and (obviously) ungrafted. Beautifully layered tropical fruits, lime, wax, and minerals. While this was hugely complex, the biggest takeaway was the incredible texture and finish of this wine. It was rich, leesy and saline. A stunning example of Assyrtiko and perfect pairing with whole red snapper.
Sep 13th, 2023Characteristic SO2. Lovely fruit.
Characteristic SO2. Lovely fruit.
Oct 23rd, 2022Beautiful mouthfeel, so smooth and creamy and very different. An Assyrtiko for richer and fattier dishes including steak or lamb.
Beautiful mouthfeel, so smooth and creamy and very different. An Assyrtiko for richer and fattier dishes including steak or lamb.
Feb 25th, 2024
Drinking much nicer now than 2019 at the estate.
Drinking much nicer now than 2019 at the estate.
Feb 17th, 2024Nice Assyrtiko with a smooth elegant mouthfeel and nice creamy notes. Perfect with my Lavraki at a Greek restaurant. A nonintrusive wine, good where the wine needs not be in the background.
Nice Assyrtiko with a smooth elegant mouthfeel and nice creamy notes. Perfect with my Lavraki at a Greek restaurant. A nonintrusive wine, good where the wine needs not be in the background.
Mar 30th, 2023
Pale straw with green hints . Touches of oyster shell , fresh herbs and cut grass . On the palate more floral with more ripe yellow fruits . Pretty saline with high acidity . Very well balanced and very persistent on the mineral , sea spray tinged finish . Real driving acidity . I would imagine that this is still hiding quite a lot today and will age well . Drinking now but better in 3-5 years .
Pale straw with green hints . Touches of oyster shell , fresh herbs and cut grass . On the palate more floral with more ripe yellow fruits . Pretty saline with high acidity . Very well balanced and very persistent on the mineral , sea spray tinged finish . Real driving acidity . I would imagine that this is still hiding quite a lot today and will age well . Drinking now but better in 3-5 years .
Sep 30th, 2022
The volcanic soil and 300 year old vines come through with the most fabulous minerality. Bright full flavored and refreshing. Going perfectly with our calamari and octopus appetizers.
The volcanic soil and 300 year old vines come through with the most fabulous minerality. Bright full flavored and refreshing. Going perfectly with our calamari and octopus appetizers.
Oct 4th, 2021