Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: citrus, white peach, sea salt

Palate: lemon zest, saline minerality, wet stone

Saline, mineral PDO Santorini from ungrafted Assyrtiko on volcanic soil. Citrus and white-stone-fruit aromatics with high acidity and a stony finish.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled octopus
    Saline minerality echoes the charred char of the grill; high acidity refreshes the rich tentacle flesh.
  • Fava santorinis (yellow split-pea puree)
    The wine's lemony lift cuts through the silky pulse purée; both come from the same volcanic terroir.
  • Tomatokeftedes (Santorini tomato fritters)
    Bright acid handles fried-crisp texture while the saline core picks up the sweet local cherry-tomato fruit.

How to serve Domaine Sigalas Santorini Assyrtiko

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled octopus, Fava santorinis (yellow split-pea puree), Tomatokeftedes (Santorini tomato fritters). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Sigalas's flagship dry PDO Santorini, bottled from the 1991 foundation vintage at Oia. The cuvée established the modern dry Assyrtiko profile and remains the estate's volume bottling.

  1. 1991: Domaine Sigalas founded at Oia; first PDO Santorini Assyrtiko vintage
  2. 2025: Kir-Yianni group (Boutaris family) acquires majority shareholding in Sigalas

Facts

Producer
Domaine Sigalas · visiting guide
Grapes
Assyrtiko
Classification
PDO Santorini
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 25-35 at retail
Drinking window
1-8 from vintage
First vintage
1991

Frequently asked about Domaine Sigalas Santorini Assyrtiko

What does Domaine Sigalas Santorini Assyrtiko taste like?

On the nose, citrus, white peach, sea salt. On the palate, lemon zest, saline minerality, wet stone. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Saline, mineral PDO Santorini from ungrafted Assyrtiko on volcanic soil. Citrus and white-stone-fruit aromatics with high acidity and a stony finish.

When should I drink Domaine Sigalas Santorini Assyrtiko?

Drink 1-8 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 Santorini Assyrtiko?

Grilled octopus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fava santorinis (yellow split-pea puree) and Tomatokeftedes (Santorini tomato fritters). Saline minerality echoes the charred char of the grill; high acidity refreshes the rich tentacle flesh.

What grapes are in Domaine Sigalas Santorini Assyrtiko?

The blend is Assyrtiko. The wine is classified as PDO Santorini.

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