2016 Argyros Assyrtiko

Community Tasting Notes (52) Avg Score: 90.0 points

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  2/16/2022 - Papies wrote: 92 Points

  Its been a good 3 years since we had this last ( Papies 89) and we do have to say on this occasion was a lot more impressive.
  Very flinty ,, smoky , still very bright and expressive, lots of presence and elegance and albeit a touch old school very much a a super example of how great assyrtiko ages. Real joy crossing paths with it once again

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  7/30/2021 - forceberry wrote: 92 Points

  A blend of Assyrtiko sourced from multiple sites around Santorini, all ungrafted, averaging 80 to 100 yo. Fermented and aged on the lees in stainless steel tanks. 13,5% alcohol, 3 g/l residual sugar, 7,4 g/l acidity, pH 2,8.
  
  Youthful, pale green color. Youthful, crisp and very intense nose with pronounced aromas of zesty lemon, some smoky volcanic mineral notes, a little bit of struck match, light sour apple candy tones, a hint of salty ocean air and a touch of sappy herbal greenness. The wine feels ripe, concentrated and even slightly oily on the palate with a medium body, yet very lively, crisp and racy at the same time with intense flavors of zesty lemon, pronounced salinity, some volcanic mineral notes of smoke, a little bit of crunchy white currant, light stony mineral tones and a hint of apple peel bitterness that seems to taper into a subtly grippy sensation on the gums. The bracing acidity lends a wonderfully brisk, almost electric feel to the wine. The finish is crisp, lively and wonderfully long with intense, zesty flavors of lemon, tangy salinity, some smoky volcanic notes, a little bit of steely minerality, light stony notes of salt lick, a hint of crunchy white currant and a touch of apple peel bitterness.
  
  A wonderfully crisp, focused and zippy Assyrtiko that has evolved wonderfully from my last taste of the wine three years ago: back then the wine was too youthful for its own good, coming across as nervous, primary and even slightly green in taste, whereas now the wine felt like a textbook Santorini Assyrtiko - albeit a very youthful for such. Seeing how ridiculously young and high-strung the wine is even at 5 years of age, this really feels like built for the long haul. It is terrific already now, but I can imagine this will improve wonderfully for another 10-15 years, if not even longer. I served the wine blind to a handful of people and many said immediately that the wine must be Assyrtiko, so I guess the sense of terroir here is quite noticeable. Solid value at 24,90€.

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  2/7/2021 - maxcantin1 Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Clair, très pale aux reflets verts. Très fluide en bouche et acidité assez élevée. Notes de pomme jaune, fleurs blanches et on ressent vraiment la minéralité du sol volcanique de Santorini. Il y a une certaine astringence. Capable de faire un 3-5 ans de garde supplémentaire.

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  7/13/2020 - Hanibal wrote: 90 Points

  Lots of green apples, citrus and salty taste...still too acidic needs more time

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  6/23/2020 - Dr Otto Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Very light gold. Rich nose, peach, pineapple, citrus, floral. More peach and citrus zest on the palate. Medium acidity. Slightly waxy mouthfeel. Quite good length. Very tasty but not really complex.

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