Domaine Sigalas Mandilaria

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The 2004 MANDILARIA is made like Vinsanto, but it is red, obviously, and based on the rarely seen but ancient Greek grape, Mandilaria. This is rich, but less unctuous than the Vinsanto. It has a touch of tannin on the finish from its time in barrel (4 years), some persistence on the finish and a sweet, lingering hit of sugar blended with fruit. It won’t be easy to find, but it’s pretty nice. Drink now-2014.I had probably my best tasting in Greece at this fine estate on Santorini. On Santorini, 80% of the ancient, pre-phylloxera vineyard area is planted with white grapes. All but 10% of that is Assyrtiko, and by law a Santorini appellation white must be at least 75% Assyrtiko. So, a winery here must master this difficult but very fine grape to succeed. Sigalas does, consistently producing superb Assyrtiko, either dry, steely and unoaked; or with oak (no small achievement), or in the sweet Vinsanto style. Some library wines are included to illustrate the winery’s track record and consistency. Granting that the weather on Santorini is often said to produce good vintages on a fairly consistent basis, this is still an impressive track record.Importer: Diamond Importers, Chicago, IL; tel: (773) 549-6211