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Sigalas Assyrtiko Santorini

  • White
  • Assyrtiko (100%)

Vinification & Aging

Grapes are harvested by hand from the vineyards. They spend a night in a refrigerator at cold temperatures. Next day whole-cluster sorting and pressing. Cold maceration at low temperatures for 1-2 days, then the must is transferred into the stainless steel where fermentation takes place.

The wine is aged for 3 months in stainless steel tanks on it’s lees then bottled.

Ecosystems

The soil of Santorini is unique; the whole island is a super volcano and has been covered with volcanic material since the last eruption in 1620 B.C. These vines are classified as old vines, over 50 years in age. The wine producing lineage of the island makes it part of the global historic legacy of grape cultivation.

Tasting Notes

Medium lemon color. On the nose, Quite austere, with acidity being the backbone of the wine, intense minerality, citrus fruit. Mineral taste as a result of Santorini’s unique terroir, flavors of citrus fruits and peach. Petrol and honey hints appear in aged Assyrtiko. Long lasting aftertaste.