Vinsanto 1982 from Estate Argyros is the youngest of the estate’s historic library releases. This vintage first appeared in the early 2000s as a “20 years barrel aged” wine, part of what was then the Late Release series. However, recognizing the distinctive qualities of the vintage, the Argyros family kept a portion in the barrels for further aging. Now, forty‑four years from harvest, the estate has decided to release a new bottling that demonstrates the remarkable ageing potential of Vinsanto.
Estate Argyros hardly needs any introduction. For years it has been one of Santorini’s most important wineries, with countless distinctions both in Greece and abroad. Their extensive family‑owned vineyards give them complete control over fruit quality, while access to very old vines provides extraordinary depth in the wines they create.
Vinsanto 1982 Argyros is a blend of Assyrtiko, Athiri, and Aidani, sourced from the century‑old vineyard that Estate Argyros maintains specifically for its legendary Vinsanto production. After sun‑drying the grapes for about two weeks, the wine undergoes a slow fermentation and then matures in old 550–2000 L barrels, remaining there until the winemaking team decides that it is ready for bottling.
If you’ve tasted Vinsanto Late Release, then you already know why Vinsanto 1982 Argyros is a bottle you simply must own. And if you haven’t, you’re about to experience something magical — a wine that will stay with you for a very long time.
