Vin Santo is made on the Greek island of Santorini from the sun-dried grapes of the Assyrtiko vine - the speciality of the island. This one is crafted from a mixture of grapes dried in direct sunlight and in the shade. This means the wine retains some of the crystaline acid which identifies Santorini Assyrtiko. Vin Santo is one of the world's great dessert wines and this is a beautiful mouth-filling example of the style which manages to balance full on dried fruit with light, refreshing end. But don't believe us - here's what Master of Wine Tim Atkin has to say...

"Starts like a wall of sweet aromas on the nose, with date molasses, burnt caramel, and out-of-the-oven orange cake. On the palate, it envelopes you in a blanket of dates, walnut, and honey, balanced out beautifully by candied lemon and orange peel, giving just enough acidity to extinguish any suggestion of excessive sweetness. Finishes sweet and satisfying, yet fresh. I challenge you to find another wine, or any style, of any place, with such concentration of flavour at 12% alcohol. - Tim Atkin