Sigalas Santorini Barrel Assyrtiko 2014

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Sigalas
Label Name:
 
Santorini Barrel Assyrtiko
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
Greece
Region:
 
Santorini (PDO Santorini)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Assyrtiko
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12°C

Awards/Ratings
Noted in contemporary reviews (Susie & Peter, 2015 noted Sigalas oak-fermented Assyrtiko 2014 ~14. 5% and praised its integration); listed in Balkans International Wine Competition results (2015)

Tasting Note
Bright lemon-gold with citrus, white peach and stone-fruit notes, pronounced flinty minerality and saline character. Toasty vanilla and hazelnut from oak, creamy lees texture, full-bodied with vivid acidity and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: salt-baked or grilled sea bass, roast chicken with lemon and herbs, smoked salmon, creamy goat cheese. Asian: sashimi/sushi, miso-glazed fish, grilled prawns with yuzu, lightly spiced Thai fish dishes.

Production Method
Cold maceration, partial fermentation transferred to 225L French oak (c.10–15% new), fermentation completed in barrel, 6–8 months on fine lees with occasional bâtonnage.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Sigalas, founded by Paris Sigalas, cultivates old basket-trained (kouloura) Assyrtiko vines across Santorini; known for modern techniques elevating PDO Santorini wines since 1991.