Santowines Vinsanto 1993

SANTOWINES VINSANTO 1993, in a Luxury, Leather Case

Colour: White
Style: Naturally sweet from sun-dried grapes
Wine region: Assyrtiko 85%, Aidani 15%
Vintage: 1993
Alcohol percentage: 11%vol
Closure: Cork
Unit Quantity: 500ml

Wine maker’s note

Tasting notes: 
Precious dessert wine with deep bronze color. The 23-year ageing in oak barrels resulted a rich bouquet with aromas of coffee beans, raisins, herbs, orange sweet preserve. Complex, with exceptional body and long aftertaste. Remaining sediment in the bottle is possible due to the ageing process. Suitable for long ageing. A precious wine that we recommend to enjoy straight, without any food or dessert pairing so that its complex bouquet of aromas and taste are fully treasured

The vineyard: 
Location: Thirasia and Santorini
Altitude: Up to 400 meters
Age of vines: 20 – 60 years
Pruning method: “Kouloura” (basket-shaped)

Winemaking:
Harvest: handpicked between 20-30 August
The grapes are sundried for 6-8 days
Slow fermentation for 40 days
Maturation: 23 years in 225lt oak barrels of 4th and 5th fill. Ageing continues in the bottle.

Highlight:
Collectors’ edition, Limited Production of 600 bottles. A Certificate of Authenticity is included, stating the number of each bottle

Leather case packaging contains:
-Complimentary bottle cap made of glass
-Two glasses for dessert wine
-Embroidered white cotton towel
-Luxury leather hardback publication “The Santorini Vinsanto”

Tip: The shipping cost per bottle drops significantly the more bottles you buy. Join forces with friends and family to buy more bottles and bring the cost down.

Important notes:
-It is an offense to purchase or attempt to purchase alcoholic liquor if you are under the age of 18
-The price includes safe packaging cost

About SantoWines

The Union of Santorini Cooperatives, SantoWines was founded in 1947. Today, it consists of the largest organization of the island representing all the cultivators and counting 1.200 active members. SantoWines is committed to safeguarding the local traditional cultivations, producing the highest quality Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Santorini wines and products as well as promoting sustainable agriculture development.

SantoWines’ R&D invests in the ongoing development of cultivation and vinification techniques, while it aims at the preservation of the biodiversity through the operation of a nursery of autochthonous varieties, a solid base for study and trial cultivation of local grapes.

The traditional cultivations of the farmers-members of our cooperative, guarantee the authenticity and the premium quality of our products.

The promotion of all Santorini products is the most important mission of the Cooperative. PDO Santorini wines, PDO Santorini Tomato, PDO Santorini Fava, capers, caper leaves, as well as local sweet preserves, like tomato or Koufeto belong to the wide range of the Santo products of pure Santorini taste that is available for everyone to enjoy!