In the glass
Aroma: citrus blossom, iodine, white peach
Palate: mineral salt, lemon, broad texture
Single-village Assyrtiko from Megalochori. Slightly broader-textured than the eastern villages with iodine-tinged mineral lift.
What it pairs with
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Cuttlefish ink risotto
Saline mineral character echoes the squid-ink savoury core. -
Grilled prawns
High-acid lemony lift refreshes the sweet shellfish. -
Fava santorinis
Volcanic-soil pairing: the same terroir on plate and glass.
How to serve Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Megalochori 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. Cuttlefish ink risotto, Grilled prawns, Fava santorinis. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Single-village expression from the Megalochori area on the central-western flank of the island. Part of Sigalas's Seven Villages series mapping Santorini terroir.
- 2017 — Seven Villages Megalochori bottling 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 Megalochori Assyrtiko
What does Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Megalochori Assyrtiko taste like?
On the nose, citrus blossom, iodine, white peach. On the palate, mineral salt, lemon, broad texture. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-village Assyrtiko from Megalochori. Slightly broader-textured than the eastern villages with iodine-tinged mineral lift.
When should I drink Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Megalochori 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 Megalochori Assyrtiko?
Cuttlefish ink risotto is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled prawns and Fava santorinis. Saline mineral character echoes the squid-ink savoury core.
What grapes are in Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Megalochori Assyrtiko?
The blend is Assyrtiko. The wine is classified as PDO Santorini.