{"product_id":"argyros-estate-vinsanto-late-release-1982-375ml","title":"Argyros Estate Vinsanto Late Release 1982 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFour decades of ageing have given this Santorini Vinsanto extraordinary depth and complexity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Estate Argyros Vinsanto Late Release 1982 is an exceptionally rare naturally sweet wine from Santorini, produced from 80% Assyrtiko, 10% Athiri and 10% Aidani. The fruit comes from century-old vineyards in Episkopi, where Santorini’s volcanic soils, low yields and ancient ungrafted vines provide remarkable concentration and natural acidity. After harvest, the grapes are laid under the Santorini sun for approximately fourteen days, concentrating their sugars, flavours and structure before a long, slow fermentation. The 1982 was originally released after approximately twenty years of maturation, but a small quantity was deliberately retained by the Argyros family for further ageing. Now released after more than four decades from harvest, it represents one of the estate’s rarest expressions of traditional Vinsanto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine matures for decades in old, large neutral barrels, developing extraordinary complexity while preserving the vivid acidity that characterises Santorini’s native white varieties. Its deep mahogany colour introduces aromas of dried apricot, dried orange peel, fig, prune, caramel, mocha, espresso, chocolate, hazelnut and walnut. The palate is intensely concentrated and viscous, with immense sweetness balanced by energetic acidity and a remarkably fresh overall impression. Layers of dried fruit, toffee, citrus peel, coffee and nuts unfold gradually across the palate, creating both richness and savoury depth. Despite its age and concentration, the wine remains harmonious and vibrant, finishing exceptionally long with lingering dried fruit, caramel and nutty complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Deep, complex and intensely mature\u003cbr\u003eDried apricot, fig, prune and orange peel layered with caramel, mocha, espresso, chocolate, hazelnut and walnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Sweet, dense and remarkably vibrant\u003cbr\u003eIntensely concentrated dried fruit and caramel carried by a viscous texture, powerful sweetness and vivid acidity that provides exceptional balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Exceptionally long, rich and complex\u003cbr\u003eDried citrus, toffee, coffee, nuts and dark fruit persist through a mouth-coating yet fresh and harmonious conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Estate Argyros\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Dessert Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Assyrtiko\u003cbr\u003eGrape Blend \/ Cépage - 80% Assyrtiko, 10% Athiri, 10% Aidani\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Greece\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Santorini\u003cbr\u003eAppellation - Santorini\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 1982\u003cbr\u003eABV - 12%\u003cbr\u003eSize - 375ml\u003cbr\u003eSweetness - Sweet\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Argyros Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44331118886999,"sku":"ARG-VIN-LR-1982","price":449.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/06e0675c-9507-4ab8-8cdf-e72bfd95123c.webp?v=1790137917","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/argyros-estate-vinsanto-late-release-1982-375ml","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}