In the glass
What it pairs with
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Lobster with butter
Full body and saline mineral core match the crustacean's richness; high acidity refreshes between bites. -
Grilled red snapper
Citrus pith and smoky flint echo the charred fish skin while the wine's depth meets oily flesh. -
Aged graviera cheese
Bottle-aged Assyrtiko's nutty oxidative edge pairs with Cretan graviera's hard, savoury rind.
How to serve Domaine Sigalas Kavalieros Single-Vineyard Assyrtiko
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Lobster with butter, Grilled red snapper, Aged graviera cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Kavalieros (Greek for knight) is the single-vineyard Assyrtiko named after Paris Sigalas's father-in-law, drawn from a parcel near Oia. Designed for ageing; routinely held back 4 to 6 years before release.
- 2008 — First Kavalieros single-vineyard bottling released
- 2015 — Cuvée established as an age-worthy Assyrtiko in international markets
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Sigalas
- Grapes
- Assyrtiko
- Classification
- PDO Santorini
- Oak
- Stainless steel and large old oak; no new oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 65-95 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Domaine Sigalas Kavalieros Single-Vineyard Assyrtiko
What does Domaine Sigalas Kavalieros Single-Vineyard Assyrtiko taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-vineyard Assyrtiko from the Kavalieros parcel near Oia. Bottle-aged release with smoky, flinty mineral depth and a long saline finish.
When should I drink Domaine Sigalas Kavalieros Single-Vineyard Assyrtiko?
Drink 4-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Domaine Sigalas Kavalieros Single-Vineyard Assyrtiko?
Lobster with butter is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled red snapper and Aged graviera cheese. Full body and saline mineral core match the crustacean's richness; high acidity refreshes between bites.
What grapes are in Domaine Sigalas Kavalieros Single-Vineyard Assyrtiko?
The blend is Assyrtiko. The wine is classified as PDO Santorini.