The grapes used for Estate Argyros Assyrtiko are harvested from the oldest parcels of the estate. Located in Episkopi, the average age of the vines is 150+ years old, with some vines over 3 centuries old. Yields are extremely low. The ungrafted vines are basket pruned, and dry farmed. Grapes are hand-picked in August. After a thorough selection, the grapes undergo a brief pneumatic pressing to obtain a gentle extraction of the juice. After fermentation, 20% of the wine is aged in 2nd and 3rd use 500L French oak barrels for 6 months, with periodic battonage.
Meiomi, Matua, Whispering Angel: Special 2+ Bottle Deals
Mister Wright Fine Wines : 1593 Third Avenue : (212) 722-4564 :
It's rosé wine time!
Weekend Special: A great intro to the red wine of Italy's deep south
