Sigalas Assyrtiko barrel 2021

Assyrtiko Barrel 2021 – Domaine Sigalas | Powerful, complex and oak-aged Santorini

The Assyrtiko Barrel 2021 from Domaine Sigalas is an impressive, oak-aged expression of Assyrtiko from Santorini (PDO). It combines the island’s signature minerality and freshness with extra depth, structure and complexity from ageing in oak. A powerful, gastronomic white wine with great cellaring potential.

Grapes & origin
100% Assyrtiko from old vines on the volcanic soils of Santorini. The extreme growing conditions give low yields and grapes of intense concentration and pronounced minerality.

Vinification
The grapes are hand-picked and carefully selected. Fermentation and ageing take place in French oak barrels, followed by ageing on the fine lees (sur lie). This gives the wine extra complexity, structure and a subtle oak influence.

Tasting notes
Clear golden yellow. On the nose aromas of ripe citrus, peach, honey, vanilla and toasted nuts, combined with a clear mineral and saline touch. On the palate full and powerful, with lively acidity, a creamy texture and a long, layered finish.

Serving tips
Serve at 10–12 °C. Excellent with lobster, grilled fish, shellfish, poultry or dishes in creamy sauces. Also perfect for gastronomic dinners.

Cellaring
Excellent — 8 to 12 years or more. Develops extra complexity, depth and honeyed notes with bottle age.