Ktima Argyros Cuvee Monsignori

Founded in 1903, the Argyros property is located on the island of Santorini, famous for its spiral vines and Whitechurches. In 1950, the Argyros vineyards were inherited by the founder’s son. Yiannis Argyros, the third generation, which took over the business in 1974, began to look beyond the local market. Today, Mathew Argyros, the fourth generation of winemakers in the family, continues his father’s legacy, making legendary wines from Asyrtiko and other indigenous varieties from Santorini, using traditional techniques. The vineyards are located in Episkopi and Pyrgos, excellent locations for . Black beef vineyards range from 30 to over 240. Estate Argyros practices sustainable viticulture, using composted grape must as fertilizer and vineyards plowed with donkeys. The grapes used for Cuvee Monsignori come from the oldest vineyards of the island. Episkopi vineyards have been cultivated by the Argyros family for over 210 years. The name of the wine was inspired by “Mon Signor” or “The Master” due to the age of the vine. Color: lemon, light green. Bouquet: citrus aromas, with an accent of lemon, grapefruit, orange peel, followed by notes of peach and pear, and finally notes of mineral and tea. Taste: a complex wine, balanced with high acidity, mineral and long finish. It is one of the wines that can evolve for more than a decade. Culinary associations: fatty fish; oysters; Seafood; bird meat; pork and lamb. Goes very well with cheese, tomatoes. Serving temperature 10-12 ° C. Awards: 2020 BIWCF Double Gold, 2020 Decanter -Platinum 97p, 2020 Top 50 GGW 2019 Gold Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards, 96 points 2018 Bets Whitein Show, Balkan International Wine Competition; Grand Trophy, Best Wine of the Competition, Balkan International Wine Competition; Thessaloniki International Wine Competition, Great Gold.