Sigalas - Santorini 2023

Rating:
55 % of 100
€37.20
Availability: In stock
SKU
70
Dry, Still, White, Assyrtiko, Keep for 2-3 years, 14.2% alc.
One of the most popular and quality Santorini PDO labels on the market. Classic and careful vinification that allows Assyrtiko to express the minerality that the hot volcanic soil of Santorini gives it, and to present an impressively sharp acidity that refreshes, chills and... takes us off!
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Assyrtiko of Santorini is famous for its explosive acidity that makes it refreshing, thirst-quenching and highly enjoyable. Santorini Sigala is one and the same with the variety it serves, both in the minds of wine lovers and in that of experts around the world who award it on a regular basis. A white wine with personality and nerve that transforms beautifully as it ages…

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Producer Sigalas
Producer's Description

Type: Dry White Wine

Category: AOC "Santorini" Superior Quality

Varietal composition: Assyrtiko 100% Vinification: Classic white vinification. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature.
Organoleptic characteristics: straw blonde color with slight greenish reflections, with mainly citrus aromas on the nose. Structure with excellent flavor and acidity that showcase the flavors and adds freshness and a long finish. With characteristic minerality, typical of the variety, its best expression.

Aging potential: Over 6 years.

Serving: Fish and white meat with light sauces served at 10-11 ° C.

Vineyard Location: Santorini, Oia, Imerovigli (in the northern part of the island).

Territory : It consists of fragments of black lava, volcanic ash and pumice (pumice). From its mechanical labeled "gritty". It is poor in organic matter and nitrogen, with minimal clay and a negligible content of CaCo 3 .

Age of vines: Over 50 years.

Yield in hectoliters per hectare: 18-30hl per hectare

Harvest Date: In August

Wine Color White
Greek Grape Variety Assyrtiko
Quality category Σαντορίνη ΠΟΠ
Vintage 2023
Country Greece
Region Cyclades/Santorini
Volume 750ml
Bottle Size 0.75lt
Dryness Dry
Style Still
Abv 14.2%
When to Drink Keep for 2-3 years
Taste Character White mineral, austere and intense
Excellent match with Θαλασσινά τηγανητά, ψάρι φρέσκο στη σχάρα
Good match with Fish Fat Grilled, Fish Fried, Fish Lean Grilled
Awards 2011
rating 93/100 by Mark Squires in Wine Advocate (Issue 200 April-2012 - eRobertparker.com) for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2011

Silver Medal in the competition "International Wine & Spirit Competition" for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2010

2010
Silver Medal in the competition "International Wine Challenge" for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2009

Bronze Medal in the International Competition "CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL DU VIN" for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2006

2009
Gold Medal on the 9th Thessaloniki International Wine Competition, March 2009 SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2008. The highest scoring 92.40 in the category of dry white oinon.

Silver Medal in the international competition "Concours Mondial de Bruxelles" in April 2009, for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2008

Silver Medal in the international competition "International Wine Challenge", in February 2009 for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2008

Silver Medal (BEST IN CLASS) in the international competition "International Wine and Spirit Competition", in April 2008 for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2008

Bronze Medal in the international competition "Decanter World Wine Awards", in March 2009 for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2008

2008
Bronze Medal in the international competition "International Wine and Spirit Competition", in April 2008 for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2007

Silver Medal in the international competition "Monde Selection" in April 2008, Brussels SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2007

Silver Medal in the international competition "Decanter World Wine Awards", in March 2008 for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2007

Silver Medal in the international competition "Decanter World Wine Awards", in March 2008 for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2006

Silver Medal in the international competition "Decanter World Wine Awards", in March 2008 for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2003

Silver Medal on the 8th Thessaloniki International Wine Competition, March 2008 SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2007

Silver Medal on the 8th Thessaloniki International Wine Competition, March 2008 SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2003

Silver Medal in the international competition "International Wine Challenge", in February 2008 for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2007

2007
Gold Medal on the 7th Thessaloniki International Wine Competition, March 2007 SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2006

Silver Medal in the international competition "Decanter World Wine Awards", for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2006

Silver Medal in the international competition "Monde Selection" in April 2007, Brussels SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2003

Bronze Medal in the international competition "International Wine and Spirit Competition" in April 2007 for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2006

Bronze Medal in the international competition "International Wine and Spirit Competition 2007'' for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2003

Bronze Medal in the international competition "Decanter World Wine Awards'', for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2003

Bronze Medal in the international competition "International Wine Challenge'' for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2003

Commendation in the international competition "International Wine Challenge'' for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2006

2006
Silver Medal in the international competition "Concours Mondial de Bruxelles" in April 2006, Lisbon to Santorini OPAP SIGALAS Vintage 2003

Silver Medal in the international competition "Decanter World Wine Awards'', for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2003, 2004 & 2005

Silver Medal in the international competition "International Wine and Spirit Competition'' for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2005

Silver Medal (BEST IN CLASS) at the International Competition "International Wine and Spirit Competition'' for SIGALAS SANTORINI OPAP

Silver Medal in the 6th Thessaloniki International Wine Competition, March 2006 SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2003

Silver Medal in the 6th Thessaloniki International Wine Competition, March 2006 SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2004

Silver Medal in the international competition "Vinalies Internationales'', Oenologues de France, Paris, February 2006 SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2003

Bronze Medal in the international competition "Challenge International du Vin", Bourg, France, April 2006 SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2003

2005
Seal of approval in the international competition "Mundus Vini'' for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2004

As part of the International Fair in Dusseldorf PROWEIN 2005 Domaine Sigalas won for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2003

2004
Gold Medal in the international competition "Concour Mondial de Bruxelles" for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Esodeias 2001

Silver Medal in the international competition "Decanter'' 2004 for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2003

Silver Medal in the international competition "Concour Mondial de Bruxelles" for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2003

Bronze Medal in the international competition "Challenge International du Vin" for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2003

Gold Medal in the International German magazine alles uber WEIN (issue No 3/2004) for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2004

2003
Gold Medal the 3rd International Competition of Thessaloniki 2003 for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2002

Gold Medal the 3rd International Competition of Thessaloniki 2003 for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2001

Bronze Medal in the international competition "Wine & Spirit Competition 2003" for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2002

2002
Bronze Medal in the international competition "The International Wine & Spirit Competition 2002" for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2001

2001
Bronze Medal in Diathni Contest "The International Wine & Spirit Competition 2001" for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2000

Seal of Approval in the international competition "The Japan Wine Challenge 2001" for SIGALAS Santorini OPAP Vintage 2000

RATINGS IN MAGAZINES

Wine Spectator
Sigalas Santorini VQPRD 2006 90 (30.08.2007)

Wine and Spirits Magazine
Sigalas Santorini VQPRD 2006 91 (10.2007)
(100 BEST WINES OF THE WORLD WITH THE BEST PRICE)

Sigalas Santorini VQPRD 2006 91 (08.2007)

Sigalas Santorini VQPRD 2004 91 (08.2006)

Sigalas Santorini VQPRD 2003 90 (08.2004)

Sigalas Santorini VQPRD 2002 87 (08.2004)

Stephan Tanzer's International Wine Cellars
Sigalas Santorini VQPRD 2005 89 (Jan-Febr 2007)
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