Estate Argyros is a private vineyard owner on the island of Santorini, involved in wine production for generations. It is the largest private owner of vineyards in Santorini.

Estate Argyros

Estate Argyros | 176 followers on LinkedIn. Santorini&#39;s oldest winery. Estate Argyros is an artisan producer and since 1903 is producing top quality wines | Estate Argyros has been established in 1903 in Santorini, but the Argyros family has been involved in wine production for decades before that. Since the beginning, there has been a focus on both wine making and vine growing, through a deep understanding that great grapes are always a prerequisite for great wines.
The Estate Argyros Winery, located in Episkopi and established in 2015, is a cutting edge establishment, certainly one of the most impressive on the island, covering more than 3000 m2.

Director at Estate Argyros

Dimitrios Motsos DipWSET

Sales Manager

Savvas Kyriakidis

Food and Wine Service

Maria Argyrou

Agronomist - Oenologist MSc

Argiro Frantzeskaki

Santorini’s Assyrtiko, volcanic wine from ancient vines by Melissa Parker in the Australian The Drinks Association Estate Argyros Visiting the impressive Estate Argyros is a must to taste the whole gamut of Santorini’s Assyrtiko styles. The state-of-the-art, white-washed winery and cellar door are friendly and welcoming to any wine lover – bookings are recommended. Sitting out on the terrace sipping wine and admiring the view over the vines rolling into the ocean is particularly memorable. Ten per cent of all vines on the island are owned by Argyros Estate, the largest private holding with 120 hectares under vine. Fourth-generation family member Matthaious Argyros is the current custodian. The Argyros family has produced wine in Santorini since the mid-18th century. In the 1970s, Matthaious’s father, Yiannis, worked tirelessly to establish the island’s Assyrtiko and Vinsanto wines as some of the best in the world. Today, the family invests heavily in the vines to protect the grape’s provenance. Export Manager for Argyros, Dimitrios Kekas, said, “Our goal is to preserve the primary characteristics of the variety, to express the identity of this variety. And we are working with ancient vines because only the old vines can provide us with the quality of grapes we need to produce the desirable style of wines.” Due to its popularity and versatility, Santorini’s Assyrtiko is planted all over Greece and Australia. Peter Barry visited Argyros in 2006. Assyrtiko reminded him of Clare Valley Riesling. He was so impressed he took a cutting home. Barry planted the cutting in the Lodge Hill Vineyard, and today, it is the Jim Barry Assyrtiko. “He bought all the canes from us; he’s a friend of our winery,” said Kekas. The classic Estate Argyros Assyrtiko 2022 is 100% fermented in stainless steel and crafted from 100 to 120-year-old vines. It is bright and energetic with lashings of minerality. Kekas calls it their version of Chablis. The Estate Argyros Cuvee Nykteri 2019 is a late harvest powerful version of Assyrtiko; Kekas calls it their Meursault. It is richer and more complex. Two of the estate’s special cuvees include the Cuvee Evdemon 2019, crafted from two of the Estate’s oldest low-yielding vines and produced using the principles of biodynamic viticulture, and the Cuvee Monsignori 2020, crafted from the oldest vines on the Estate. Deja Vu Wine Co. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dRFU_6Ce #estateargyros #santorini #assyrtiko #oldvines

The Fourth Generation at the Helm of Santorini's Oldest Winery By Eleana Gousi in Newmoney.gr With Matthaios Argyros at the helm, the oldest operating winery on the island, simultaneously the most modern, celebrates 120 years of producing exceptional wines. With rich heritage in its vineyards, dedication to quality, emphasis on specialization and modernization, and the production of exceptional wines that captivate, Estate Argyros stands as one of the most significant and illustrious chapters in the history of Santorini's terroir. The passion and involvement of the Argyros family with the vineyards began in the 18th century, involving cultivation, production, and local market distribution of bulk and sweet wines, with a limited quantity of dessert wines being exported to Egypt and Russia. The brand Estate Argyros was established in 1903 by George Argyros. Today, it is in the hands of Matthaios Argyros, the fourth generation at the helm of the family business, whose reputation has now spread to almost every corner of the globe. The initial 20 acres of land that the Estate had has grown to 1,300 acres in our times, both owned and leased, with agreements for contractual agriculture. Since 2017, Estate Argyros has been housed in a new, state-of-the-art winery. It still preserves the old cellars from the 18th century and the press from 1903, carefully safeguarding its most essential foundation – a commitment to excellent quality, with a special emphasis on the raw materials. 'If you don't have excellent fruit, you can't create exceptional wine. Everything starts from the grape,' emphasizes Matthaios Argyros. As a result, the vineyards of the Estate, both owned and leased, are cultivated according to high standards, primarily following organic methods. Their care is in the hands of an experienced and well-trained permanent staff. In Episkopi, 320 acres comprise the largest contiguous vineyard in Santorini. The wild beauty of the scattered landscape with lava stone formations blends harmoniously with the enchanting allure of attractive yet robust plants, with roots reaching depths of 25 meters. Combined with the azure Cycladic sky and the breathtaking view of the boundless Aegean Sea, they create a grandiose scene that exudes tranquility and abundant vitality. Traditional 'kouloura' vine training systems adorn the vineyard landscape and aid in protecting the grapes from strong winds and sunlight, creating a cool environment for the fruits and 'trapping' the 'pousada' – the fog that comes from the Caldera and waters the plants when it condenses. To provide better ventilation, the 'kouloura' systems are slightly elevated from the ground with stones placed at their base. Full article in Greek at: https://lnkd.in/d6-wtz4k For our international friends, you can access the translated version at: https://bit.ly/eng-version #EstateArgyros #Santorini #GreekWine #Assyrtiko

Happy New Year from all of us at EstateArgyros! Wishing everyone a 2024 filled with joy, health, prosperity, and fine wines. #EstateArgyros #HappyNewYear #WineLovers #NewBeginnings

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