Sigalas Assyrtiko-Monemvasia PGI Cyclade 2019

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Sigalas
Label Name:
 
Assyrtiko-Monemvasia PGI Cyclade
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Greece
Region:
 
PGI Cyclades (Santorini & Paros)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Assyrtiko 50%, Monemvasia 50%
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-11°C

Awards/Ratings
Blend and PGI: 50/50 Assyrtiko/Monemvasia, labeled PGI Cyclades . Noted coverage and positive reviews from wine press; Sigalas 2019 Assyrtiko scores (related Santorini 100% bottling) include 93 RP / 92 W&S

Tasting Note
Bright citrus (lemon, lime) with stone-fruit (peach, apricot), saline/mineral core, floral honey notes, medium-plus texture and a concentrated, long, slightly savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled fish, lemon-roasted chicken, seafood pasta, fava dip, Greek salad. Asian: sashimi/sushi, miso-glazed fish, Thai-style seafood, Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes; fermented in stainless-steel at controlled temperature, unoaked; bottled after short lees contact. Blend of Assyrtiko (Santorini) and Monemvasia (Paros).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Sigalas, led by Paris Sigalas on Santorini, focuses on native varieties (Assyrtiko), practices organic viticulture and works with local growers; renowned for Santorini whites.