Sigalas Santorini 2023 is a striking white wine originating from the renowned volcanic island of Santorini, set in the heart of Greece’s Aegean archipelago. As is typical for white wines from this storied appellation, the wine likely features local varieties, with Assyrtiko playing a predominant role, celebrated for its freshness and remarkable mineral backbone. The 2023 vintage benefits from the island’s unique climatic conditions: hot days tempered by cooling Aegean breezes and the exceptional light reflection from the island’s white traditional architecture and volcanic soils. The result is typically a dry, elegant wine with bracing acidity, vibrant citrus and stone fruit notes, and a distinctive saline, almost smoky minerality that speaks directly of its place of origin.
Santorini's viticultural history is legendary, stretching back thousands of years. The island’s volcanic eruption shaped not only its dramatic landscape but also its soils—composed of ash, pumice, and lava—where vines are trained in traditional basket shapes (kouloura) to shield them from fierce winds. This terroir, coupled with minimal rainfall and intense sunlight, creates wines of great concentration and longevity, famed for their aromatic intensity and freshness. The unique climatic and soil conditions mean that disease pressure is minimal, so many producers practise viticulture with a respect for tradition and sustainability.
For food pairings, Sigalas Santorini embodies all that is superb with Greek gastronomy. Try it with fresh seafood—grilled octopus, seared scallops, or simply prepared white fish in olive oil and lemon. It also makes a natural companion for mezze platters laden with taramosalata, fava, and capers. For a nod to the regional cuisine, pair it with a traditional Santorini tomato keftedes or local fried white aubergines. Its vibrant acidity and mineral backbone will elegantly cut through richer, oil-based dishes, refreshing the palate with every sip.
To fully appreciate its character, serve Sigalas Santorini 2023 well-chilled at 8–10°C. This temperature will accentuate its crispness and allow the wine’s nuanced aromas and volcanic minerality to shine through. Allow the wine a moment in the glass to open up, and let every sip transport you to the sun-drenched terraces of Santorini.
