Assyrtiko 2022 Argyros

Assyrtiko 2022 – Argyros Estate

Philosophy in the Vineyard

Assyrtiko 2022 is the flagship wine of Argyros, embodying the estate’s essence and dedication to quality. The grapes come from meticulously selected parcels located in some of Santorini’s best terroirs—Messaria, Karterados, Pyrgos, Megalochori, and Akrotiri. These vineyards host ungrafted vines aged between 100 and 120 years, cultivated on volcanic soils that lend remarkable minerality and character. The climate conditions during 2022 featured a mild winter with moderate rainfall, a windy spring, and warm late May accelerating vine growth. Slightly higher humidity near harvest delayed the picking, allowing the grapes to develop complexity and balance.

Winemaking Approach

The vinification of Assyrtiko 2022 follows traditional yet precise methods. The grapes undergo fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled cool temperatures (16-17°C) lasting almost three weeks to preserve freshness and varietal purity. The wine then matures for three months on fine lees with regular batonnage twice a week, enhancing texture and complexity. This process produces a pure, elegant, and balanced wine that represents the classic Santorini style with a modern finesse. Assyrtiko 2022 is built to age gracefully for at least a decade.

Tasting Notes

Color: Pale straw with subtle green reflections.
Nose: Intense and fresh aromas of citrus fruits, white flowers, and wet volcanic stones.
Palate: Crisp and mineral-driven, with vibrant acidity and a long, saline finish that perfectly captures the island’s terroir.

Technical Sheet

• Grape Variety: 100% Assyrtiko

• Vine Age: 100-120 years, ungrafted

• Vinification: Stainless steel fermentation at 16-17°C, 3 weeks

• Aging: 3 months on fine lees with batonnage in stainless steel tanks

• Yield: 20 hl/ha

• Harvest: Late August (third decade)

• Alcohol: (Typically around 13%, to confirm)

• Serving Temperature: 10-12°C

• Aging Potential: 10+ years

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Argyros Winery

The volcanic heritage of Santorini

Founded in 1903, Argyros Winery is one of the oldest and most prestigious producers on Santorini, the symbolic island of volcanic wine in the heart of the Aegean. Located in Episkopi Gonia, the estate is still run by the Argyros family, now in its fourth generation. Here, viticulture is a living heritage that combines tradition and innovation to enhance a unique terroir.

Vineyard philosophy

Argyros’ vineyards cover about 120 hectares, with vines of Assyrtiko, Aidani, and Mavrotragano, many of which are pre-phylloxera and over a century old. Grown on sandy volcanic soils, poor in organic matter but rich in minerals, these vineyards benefit from a dry and windy climate that protects the grapes from diseases and molds. Sustainable management with deliberately low yields ensures healthy, concentrated clusters that fully express Santorini’s identity.

Winemaking approach

At the winery, Argyros works with a light hand to highlight the purity of the fruit and the extraordinary minerality of the terroir. Hand harvesting, low-temperature fermentations with native yeasts, and carefully calibrated aging in steel or wood produce white wines that are tense, long-lived, and profound. Each label is a declaration of love for the island: a union of history, volcanic soil, and the unmistakable energy of the Aegean Sea.