In the glass
Aroma: lemon, salt spray, wild herbs
Palate: citrus pith, saline, stony
Single-village Assyrtiko from Oia in the northern crescent of Santorini, the village around the Sigalas estate. Wild herb and salt-spray character.
What it pairs with
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Grilled sardines
Saline lift refreshes oily fish; herbal notes echo the wild thyme on the islands. -
Boiled chickpea-and-octopus stew
Mineral broth meets pulse and tentacle in a classic island combination. -
Goat cheese with thyme honey
Wild herb aromatics in the wine bridge the honey-and-herb cheese plate.
How to serve Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Oia 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. Grilled sardines, Boiled chickpea-and-octopus stew, Goat cheese with thyme honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bottling from Oia parcels, the village around the Sigalas estate. Wild herb and salt-spray aromatics distinguish the northern-island profile from the central ridge bottlings.
- 2017 — Seven Villages Oia 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 Oia Assyrtiko
What does Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Oia Assyrtiko taste like?
On the nose, lemon, salt spray, wild herbs. On the palate, citrus pith, saline, stony. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-village Assyrtiko from Oia in the northern crescent of Santorini, the village around the Sigalas estate. Wild herb and salt-spray character.
When should I drink Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Oia 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 Oia Assyrtiko?
Grilled sardines is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boiled chickpea-and-octopus stew and Goat cheese with thyme honey. Saline lift refreshes oily fish; herbal notes echo the wild thyme on the islands.
What grapes are in Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Oia Assyrtiko?
The blend is Assyrtiko. The wine is classified as PDO Santorini.