Winemaker Notes
Pale lemon color. The nose is complex with aromas of citrus fruits, nuts, and yeasts due to lees aging. Notable mineral character. Medium to full body in great balance with the vibrant acidity and the alcohol.
Blend: 60% Assyrtiko, 30% Athiri
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The Domaine Sigalas 2022 Santorini Aa is a blend of 85% Assyrtiko and 15% Athiri from the spectacular island of Santorini that boasts a 3,000-year-old winemaking tradition. This pretty wine is fresh and citrusy with saline notes from offshore sea breezes and volcanic soils. This bottle offers terrific food-pairing pleasure thanks to its easy freshness and lingering salty flavors.
A crisp white variety full of zippy acidity, Assyrtiko comes from the volcanic Greek island of Santorini but is grown increasingly wide throughout the country today. Assyrtiko’s popularity isn’t hard to explain: it retains its acid and mineral profile in a hot climate, stands alone or blends well with other grapes and can also withstand some age. Somm Secret—On the fairly barren, windswept Mediterranean island of Santorini, Assyrtiko vines must be cultivated in low baskets, pinned to the ground. The shape serves to preserve moisture and protect the growing grapes in its interior.
