In the glass
Aroma: lemon, white blossom, wet rock
Palate: saline minerality, citrus, stony texture
Single-village Assyrtiko from Pyrgos parcels on the central ridge of Santorini. Stony, saline, with classic high-acid Assyrtiko line.
What it pairs with
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Grilled sea bream
Stony mineral profile and high acidity refresh the oily white fish. -
Sea urchin pasta
Saline core pairs with iodine notes of the urchin roe; acidity cuts the buttery sauce. -
Steamed mussels
Volcanic minerality echoes shellfish brine.
How to serve Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Pyrgos 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 sea bream, Sea urchin pasta, Steamed mussels. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Part of the Seven Villages series launched by Sigalas to express the terroir contrasts of individual Santorini villages. Pyrgos sits on the central ridge above the caldera and yields a structured, stony Assyrtiko.
- 2017 — Seven Villages series launched, one Assyrtiko per village including Pyrgos
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 Pyrgos Assyrtiko
What does Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Pyrgos Assyrtiko taste like?
On the nose, lemon, white blossom, wet rock. On the palate, saline minerality, citrus, stony texture. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-village Assyrtiko from Pyrgos parcels on the central ridge of Santorini. Stony, saline, with classic high-acid Assyrtiko line.
When should I drink Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Pyrgos 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 Pyrgos Assyrtiko?
Grilled sea bream is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sea urchin pasta and Steamed mussels. Stony mineral profile and high acidity refresh the oily white fish.
What grapes are in Domaine Sigalas Seven Villages Pyrgos Assyrtiko?
The blend is Assyrtiko. The wine is classified as PDO Santorini.