Served in glasses too small, the 2013 VinSanto of Santorini is only 13.5% alcohol, not the Italian style of 15%. It has the caramel color of sun-dried white Assyrtiko grapes and is made from the remaining raisons. Cloying sugar lingers long after its finish.
Meaning “The Saintly Wine,” or “Wine for the Saints,” proved not to be a religious experience.
It scored a 14 on the Dionysian scale of 20 points. It is made from the Assyrtiko grape. This grape covers about 75% of the total acreage of all white grape production on Santorini, Greece. When it’s make dry and refreshing, it is a winner, but sadly not in this style. In vino veritas.
While the setting was beautiful, it did little for a wine made overly sweet for uneducated tourist.
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