Domaine Sigalas Santorini Assyrtiko, Aegean Islands, Greece

西格拉斯莊園圣托里尼阿西爾提可白葡萄酒

點擊次數：6325

The 2001 ASSYRTIKO was not quite as powerful as the 2000 reviewed this issue. This seems mature and a little reticent, but it was showing no oxidation. At the moment, it is a lovely drink for those with well stored bottles. I think the future window for this, however, is short if you want best results. That might be an academic question, though, since the winery itself has only 10 bottles left. Drink now-2010. I had probably my best tasting in Greece at this fine estate on Santorini. On Santorini, 80% of the ancient, pre-phylloxera vineyard area is planted with white grapes. All but 10% of that is Assyrtiko, and by law a Santorini appellation white must be at least 75% Assyrtiko. So, a winery here must master this difficult but very fine grape to succeed. Sigalas does, consistently producing superb Assyrtiko, either dry, steely and unoaked; or with oak (no small achievement), or in the sweet Vinsanto style. Some library wines are included to illustrate the winery’s track record and consistency. Granting that the weather on Santorini is often said to produce good vintages on a fairly consistent basis, this is still an impressive track record.Importer: Diamond Importers, Chicago, IL; tel: (773) 549-6211