Estate Argyros Cuvee Nykteri

Grecia / Santorini

Dry, full-bodied white made from ungrafted, ancient vines grown on sandy, volcanic soils in the town of Pyrgos. The oldest on the island. Biodynamic cultivation. An extraordinary example of this classic Greek variety.
14% vol.

Appellation: Santorini

Grape Variety: 100% Assyrtiko

Winemaking: Fermentation in French oak, with 64% in 500 lt barrels, 25% in casks and the rest in a 12hl oval vat at room temperature.
Maturation for twelve months in French oak barrels and an additional twelve months in stainless steel vats, on fine lees and occasional batonnage throughout the process.

Awards: Tim Atkin: 93 points

Presentation: Cardboard boxes of 6 bottles.
Sold on allotment exclusively .
Only 4800 bottles produced

What do the experts say?

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Peter Pharos (Tim Atkin): "A remarkably broad, complex, persistent, and yet very refined nose. The aromatic profile is typical of Argyros: there is the combination of lemon, lime, and salt, promising high but elegantly rendered acidity. But there is also a kernel of sweeter aromas in the background, characteristic of traditional Nykteri: mandarin, orange peel, and bergamot.
The palate is a similarly impressive balancing act between tradition and modernity. The fullness and heft of Nykteri is delivered here via a clean, almost pristine texture, while the sweetness takes a back seat to some bracing, vitalising Assyrtiko acidity. And as an aside, I don’t think I have ever encountered a 15% wine that feels so light"

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