Description
Domaine Sigalas MM I — Mavrotragano & Mandilaria, Cyclades 2022
Domaine Sigalas is the most celebrated winery on Santorini — and one of the most important estates in all of Greece. Founded by Paris Sigalas, a mathematician turned winemaker, the domaine has spent decades proving that Santorini is not just a white wine island. The MM I is their flagship red: a 50/50 blend of Mavrotragano and Mandilaria, two of the Aegean’s most ancient and distinctive indigenous red varieties, cultivated on the volcanic soils of Santorini and the Cyclades. Aged for one year in large oak casks, it is a wine of genuine character — punchy, food-driven, and unlike anything else in the world of Greek wine.
Deep crimson in the glass with a refreshing, aromatic nose of red fruit, cherry, and a finely blended bouquet of spice and earth. On the palate, it is vibrant and food-friendly with flavors of cherry, cassis, grilled watermelon, and apple cider, framed by firm, bitter tannins and lively acidity. Best served slightly cooler than a typical red to maximize its freshness and accessibility. A wine built for the table — especially cheese-heavy dishes.
Wine Advocate 91 Points — “Punchy flavors of cherry, cassis, grilled watermelon and apple cider. The tannins are bitter, and it might help to serve this wine one or two degrees cooler than normal to make it more accessible. It is inherently food-friendly, especially with cheese-heavy dishes like lasagna or pizza.” (Vintage 2022).
- Producer: Domaine Sigalas, Santorini, Cyclades, Greece
- Vintage: 2022
- Appellation: Cyclades PGI, Aegean Islands
- Blend: 50% Mavrotragano, 50% Mandilaria
- Aging: 12 months in large oak casks
- Style: Medium-Bodied, Vibrant, Food-Driven
- Size: 750ml
- Tasting Notes: Cherry, cassis, grilled watermelon, apple cider, firm tannins, lively acidity
- Cellar Potential: Drink now through 2029
- Best Paired With: Lasagna, pizza, lamb chops, grilled meats, aged cheeses, moussaka
- Serve: 58–62°F (serve slightly cooler than a typical red)
91 points from Wine Advocate — Domaine Sigalas MM I is Santorini’s most exciting red: ancient grapes, volcanic soils, and a flavor profile unlike anything else.
