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

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The 2006 ASSYRTIKO might just be the pick of the vertical of this wine reviewed here, although it is close. This winery is remarkably consistent, and from year to year the vintages mostly remain on an even keel qualitatively. Fresh, lovely, young and sunny, this wine shows a relatively friendly demeanor at first, but lurking underneath are those Assyrtiko bursts of acidity. The wine has fine depth and projects a feeling that something very serious is going on here. Drink now-2019. 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