NY Times 3 1/2 Stars!
Wine Advocate 90 Points!
Appellation: Santorini, Greece
Variety: 100% Assyrtiko, indigenous variety of Santorini
Wine Advocate 90 points!
"he 2012 Assyrtiko is all tank-fermented and-aged, from 60-year-old vines. It is usually a nice value point in the lineup. Despite some lack of initial lack of enthusiasm about this vintage compared to 2011, this still shows beautifully, with fine concentration and plenty of power and grip on the finish. There is a notable lemon-lime tinge on the finish. It may have a touch less personality than the 2011, but it also seems a bit more solid than the 2011 at this comparable stage -- not that it so easy to reconstruct that a year later. The only problem for the winery at this point is that the lower level wines are showing so well that people may begin to wonder why they should bother to trade up. If you're comparing bargains in the lineup, the blended Atlantis has more personality and better aromatics while this has more depth and power. Drink now-2018."
Mark Squires, eRobertParker.com #206
Apr 2013
"Following the family tradition that lasts since 1903, Estate Argyros produces the ASSYRTIKO ARGYROS. It is a dry white wine made by the variety of Assyrtiko 100%, cultivated in the private vineyard located in Episkopi Gonia. The sedulous selection of grapes from a 50-60 years old vineyard and the vinification, result to a fine dry white wine with a strong personality.
Crystal-clear yellow color, distinctively flavored with citrus overtones. The relatively high acidity of Assyrtiko gives it a crisp freshness, while the vineyard's extremely low performance offers body, structure and substance."
Argyros
Country:
Greece
Region:
Greece
Variety:
Wine White - Other
Size:
750mL
