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 2007 ASIRTIKO / ATHIRI (the winery uses an alternative spelling here for Assyrtiko) is 75% Assyrtiko, the rest Athiri. Santorini is white wine territory, of course, and Assyrtiko is its principal grape, as white Santorini must be 75% Assyrtiko. This was aged in stainless steel. This has good depth, a fat feel to it, with intensity at the end from the acidity. There is a bit of gravitas here, something more than a sunny, Summer wine, and I liked its finish and mouthfeel. This may have some aging potential, too. It is a very nice value. Drink now-2013. 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