Inspiring consistency in top terroir-driven quality across the range could be the middle name of Domaine Sigalas. ROBERT PARKER WINE ADVOCATE on its December 2024 Report on Santorini by Monica Larner, rewarded in the most emphatic way the insightful dedication and top-notch work done by our winemaker Sara Iakovidou (photo), complemented by Kostas Tellis, vineyard manager, and by the highly skilled SIGALAS team from vine to wine. As Monica Larner noted on her report, “islands are key to understand the human drive, and that is the lesson I learned while visiting Santorini in September to taste the wines”.

The performance of SIGALAS Santorini wines was exceptional, even more so on the demanding vintage of 2023. Starting from the field blend of Aα 2023, moving on to the icon SANTORINI 2023 and scaling up to SANTORINI BARREL, KAVALIEROS and EPTA -all 2022 vintages. The scores:

92 RP
Aα 2023 (field  blend / 85% Assyrtiko & 15% Athiri)
“… The structured tension of Assyrtiko with the pretty floral aromas of Athiri, which gives a gentle lift and elegance to the
bouquet. Concentrated and lovely with a hint of waxy richness on the close…”

94 RP
SANTORINI 2023 (100% Assyrtiko)
“… Marine influences with salty overtones around a core of honeydew melon and white peach. What makes this wine stand apart is the impressive intensity of the mouthfeel and its lingering concentration. That rich fruit shows solid runway for bottle aging… “

94+ RP
SANTORINI BARREL 2022 (100% Assyrtiko)
“… It opens to pretty creaminess with orange peel, candied citrus and almond paste. Well-dosed mineral tones thatadd hints of smoke or flintiness. Realizing the aging potential of Assyrtiko… “

95 RP
KAVALIEROS 2022 (100% Assyrtiko)
“… This special wine delivers very sharp and vertical aromas, and that’s exactly what Domaine Sigalas is gunning for here. It excels at freshness and presents some crunch from white wine tannins. White grapefruit, peach and quince add volume and creaminess, but the wine’s characteristic salinity is what makes it so irresistible…. “

95 RP
EPTA 2022 (100% Assyrtiko)
“… Rich, intense and gorgeous. Lemon zest, honeydew melon, wet stone and crushed sea shell give the wine concentration and razor-sharp focus….. “

 

“Greece, Santorini: The Sunset Moonrise” published on 19 December 2024 (available to subscribers) was the first report on Greece by Monica Larner. Assigned to cover Greek Wines for Robert Parker Wine Advocate, earlier in the year, she visited Santorini in September. 

From left to right: Kostas Tellis, vineyard manager, Sara Iakovidou, winemaker, and Yiannis Boutaris, brand manager and 6th generation in the wine business, was the SIGALAS team that welcomed Monica in our winery. 

Photo published in the article.