Sigalas Santorini Assyrtiko Athiri 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Sigalas
Label Name:
 
Santorini Assyrtiko Athiri
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Greece
Region:
 
Santorini (PDO Santorini)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.4%
Grape(s):
 
Assyrtiko 85%, Athiri 15%
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-11°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 91 pts (2022); Mundus Vini Sprint Tasting 2024 – Silver; Thessaloniki Wine & Spirits Trophy 2024 – Silver. (Other Sigalas vintages received 92–94 pts from Wine Advocate/critics)

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and stone-fruit (lemon, peach) with sea‑salt minerality, floral lift and gentle lees creaminess. Medium–full body, racy acidity and a long saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled fish, oysters, seafood risotto, Greek salad, roasted chicken. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, grilled mackerel with miso, Thai fish curries, ceviche.

Production Method
Co-harvested Assyrtiko and Athiri; gentle press, stainless‑steel fermentation and 3–6 months lees ageing with periodic bâtonnage; minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Sigalas (founded 1991 by Paris Sigalas) in Oia, Santorini. Farms old bush-trained (kouloura) vines (50–60+ yrs); practicing organic/minimal intervention viticulture.