Domaine SigalasSantorini Barrel Assyrtiko 2021

Product code: 12323
£41.95 inc VAT
Country
Country: Greece
Region
Region: Santorini
Type
Winery
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Assyrtiko
Grape: 100% Assyrtiko
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Country
Country: Greece
Region
Region: Santorini
Type
Winery
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Assyrtiko
Grape: 100% Assyrtiko

Product Notes

Domaine Sigalas Santorini Barrel Assyrtiko is a truly distinctive Greek wine, reflecting the supreme character of the indigenous Assyrtiko grape. It offers an elegant swirl of citrus, pineapple, and stone-fruit flavours, underscored by honeyed nuances from its oak barrel ageing. Delicate floral notes and a firm mineral backbone add to its complexity, unveiling layer after layer of taste. The wine's bright acidity provides perfect balance to its rich, buttery profile. Its prolonged finish leaves a lasting impression. Deliciously expressive, it is an impeccable choice for seafood pairings and is truly emblematic of Santorini's unique winemaking heritage.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Complex, with citrus notes, minerality is harmonically balanced with discreet hints of vanilla and nuts Taste: Full-bodied with hints of ripe citrus, peach and honey, combined with the refreshing acidity and minerality of Assyrtiko. Long lasting aftertaste

About the Winery

Domaine Sigalas

Based prominently in the sun-soaked Greek island of Santorini, Domaine Sigalas is a winery of distinction. Known famously for its mouth-watering, mineral-touched white wines, this noterworthy winery is a shining jewel in the Santorinian wine industry.

Started by Paris Sigalas in 1991, the winery has developed considerably in the three decades since its creation. Domaine Sigalas started humbly; operating from a converted traditional peasant home. Now, it boasts an aesthetically pleasing and modern winery and tasting room. Alongside the transformation is the persistent commitment to uphold the highest standards of wine production.

What draws attention to Domaine Sigalas is its ecosystem-centric approach to wine production. The vineyards are elegantly draped in an organic mantle thus, the wines produced embody the unique terroir of Santorini. The wines, majorly comprised of Assyrtiko, explore the earthy essence of the island while bearing the signature acidic minerality of the grape.

Domaine Sigalas rightly reflects Santorini's beauteous amalgamation of white sandy beaches, blue domed chapels, and legends of antiquity. Being a winery of such top-tier status, Domaine Sigalas has been duly acknowledged by wine critics and connoisseurs alike, across the globe. From UK magazine Decanter to American publication Wine Spectator, Sigalas' wines have made waves and earned tremendous accolades.

The winery offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation, from its use of endemic Greek grape varieties to adopting modern winemaking methods. The end result is a range of wines that speak of the island's charm, climate, and history.

For every wine enthusiast, Domaine Sigalas is a must-visit. The exciting journey of witnessing the making of organic, critically acclaimed wines, tasting luscious grape extracts, and basking in the captivating Santorinian scenery is, indeed, a lifetime experience.

Domaine Sigalas winery is not just about making great wines, but about creating an immersive, sublime experience that invigorates all the senses, it's a place where ancient history and modern wine-making convene in perfect harmony.

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