2022 "Mm"
Domaine Sigalas
Santorini, Greece

$29.99 on 6+ (code: 6saves2)
$31.99 reg

Two of the rarest red grapes in all of Greece, Mavrotragano in particular is one of the best and most finessed red grapes you will find turned into wine. VERY rare, this is a nice opportunity to try one for yourself to see how special and great the wines can be from this grape.

• 50% Mavrotragano 50% Mandilaria
• 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.
• 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.
• Hand picked, rigorous grape sorting and destemming by hand for each variety separately. For Mandilaria, fermentation takes place in a combination of stainless steel tanks, concrete vats and open 500L wood vats, while for Mavrotragano in stainless steel tanks and concrete vats. The two varieties are vinified separately then blended. Post fermentation the wine is racked and put back into barrel.
• The wines age separately in in 250L, 300L and 500L French Oak for 18 months. 15% new and 85% used. When ready, the wine is blended and bottled.
Our Tasting Note: Garnet with ruby and violet hues. Red to dark red berry an cherry fruit nose, with lavender and subtle spice notes. Med/med- in body, elegant and fine tannins, with lively and vibrant acidity, the palate intensity is med+ with a med+ finish where the fruit, oak and spice work in harmony to a nicely lingering finish.

Founded in 1991, Sigalas wines were initially made at the converted Sigalas family home. In 1998 a new vinification, bottling and aging unit was built in a privately owned area of Oia, on the northern part of Santorini. Here the Santorini Assyrtiko as well as the Aidani, Athiri, Mandilaria and Mavrotragano varietals thrive. The vineyards for these varietals are considered the oldest continuously cultivated vine-yards in the world, over 3000 years. The volcanic soils and climate of the viticulture area are the most unique and this “terrior” cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world.