SantoWinesVinSantoAgiorgitikoAidaniSantorini

<p>The Union of Santorini Co-operatives, now known as Santo Wines, was founded in 1947. Today, it represents all cultivators on the island of Santorini, andhas over 1,200 active members. Santo Wines is committed to safeguarding local, traditional cultivation, and producing the highest quality Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Santorini wines, crops, and produce, as well as promoting sustainable agricultural development. Santo Wines invests in ongoing development and research, particularly looking at the preservation of biodiversity on the island through a nursery of indigenous varieties, which provides a solid base for study and the trial cultivation of local grapes. But the co-operative has a mission far beyond just viniculture, and it looks to promote all high-quality Santorini products, such as PDO Santorini Tomato, PDO Santorini Fava, capers and caper leaves.Thirasiaand Santorini, 20 –60 years old vines, 2,000 -2,300 vines/haHarvest: handpicked between 20-30 August The grapes are sundried for 6-8 days Slow fermentation for 40 days Maturation: 3 years in 225Lt oak barrels of 4th and 5th fill Ageing continues in the bottle.This classic dessert wine bears a deep orange-red colour with brown tints. The nose is complex, ranging from sweet spices like cinnamon and cloves towards dried fruits such as apricots, prunes and raisins. Prolonged maturation of six years in oak barrels, delivers a mellow, velvety character, while balances the kicking acidity and reveals notes of honey and lemon. Long ageing potential.Santo Wines Vin Santo Agiorgitiko Aidani Santorini | Gusto Wines</p>