Ligas Assyrtiko Barrique 2021

Assyrtiko Barrique is Domaine Ligas' expression of 100% Assyrtiko from Pella, Greece. An Assyrtiko like no other. Kept on the skins for over a week, fermented and aged in used oak barrels, unfined, unfiltered, and no added SO2. This wine is deep and complex. Full-bodied and full-flavoured with notes of honey, spice, roasted nuts, and delicate white florals. A truly exciting wine.

Domaine Ligas is a small family winery working with biodynamic and permaculture in the vineyards. They are located in the historic region of Pella, which is close to the city of Thessaloniki. The winery was established in 1985 by Thomas Ligas (the father), who is now assisted by his daughter Meli. The wines are made with low intervention – there is no filtration or fining, no use of sulphur in any part of the winemaking. They work with a number of grape varietals that are indigenous to the area.

What you get is an Assyrtiko like no other – kept on the skins for over a week, creating deep complexity and texture. Fermented and aged in used oak barrels, unfined, unfiltered, and no added SO2. This wine is deep and complex, full-bodied and full-flavoured with honey, spice, roasted nuts, and delicate white florals. A truly exciting wine.

The extended skin contact creates layers of texture and complexity that are genuinely extraordinary. The oak aging adds depth and structure without overwhelming the pure fruit character. The biodynamic farming and zero-intervention winemaking create a wine that's genuinely alive and expressive of the Pella terroir. No filtration, no fining, no sulphur – just pure expression of Assyrtiko with extended skin contact and barrel aging.

Serve it cool (not cold) with rich fish dishes, poultry, creamy sauces, aged cheeses, or complex dishes that can match the wine's intensity and complexity. This is honest, deep, complex Greek orange wine from a small family winery committed to biodynamic farming and minimal intervention, perfect for those looking for an Assyrtiko like no other – truly exciting, full-bodied, and full-flavoured.