In the glass
Aroma: sea spray, lemon zest, white flowers
Palate: saline minerality, citrus, wet stone
Single-village Assyrtiko from Akrotiri on the wind-scoured southern tip. Leaner, more saline profile from the exposed cliffside vineyards.
What it pairs with
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Oysters
Sea-spray salinity meets brackish bivalve liquor. -
Sashimi platter
High acidity and salt are a textbook raw-fish partner. -
Grilled white fish
Citrus and stone refresh charred mild flesh.
How to serve Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Akrotiri Assyrtiko
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Oysters, Sashimi platter, Grilled white fish. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Single-village Assyrtiko from Akrotiri at the southern tip of Santorini, where exposed vineyards above the Vlychada coastline produce a leaner saline profile.
- 2017 — Seven Villages Akrotiri first vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Sigalas
- Grapes
- Assyrtiko
- Classification
- PDO Santorini
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 55-75 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2017
Frequently asked about Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Akrotiri Assyrtiko
What does Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Akrotiri Assyrtiko taste like?
On the nose, sea spray, lemon zest, white flowers. On the palate, saline minerality, citrus, wet stone. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-village Assyrtiko from Akrotiri on the wind-scoured southern tip. Leaner, more saline profile from the exposed cliffside vineyards.
When should I drink Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Akrotiri Assyrtiko?
Drink 2-12 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 Seven Villages Akrotiri Assyrtiko?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sashimi platter and Grilled white fish. Sea-spray salinity meets brackish bivalve liquor.
What grapes are in Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Akrotiri Assyrtiko?
The blend is Assyrtiko. The wine is classified as PDO Santorini.