Tria Ampelia Pithari 1
Pithari 11 is part of the amphora series that defines Oeno P. Each amphora is vinified separately, allowing Paris Sigalas to isolate micro-expressions of old-vine, ungrafted Assyrtiko from across Santorini. The fruit comes from over 60-year-old basket-trained vines, farmed in volcanic soils and harvested by hand.
Like all Pithari bottlings, Pithari 11 is fermented with native yeasts in clay amphorae of 750 or 1600 liters. There is no oak, no fining, and no filtration. The wine matures on its fine lees for an extended period of 16 to 18 months, gaining depth and texture without losing the tension and salinity that define Assyrtiko.
Pithari 11 is a single-amphora interpretation of Santorini made with absolute minimal intervention. A precise, transparent expression of vineyard, vessel and volcanic identity.
| Vintage | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dry Red |
| Unit Size | 75cl |
| Country | Greece |
| Region | Santorini |
| Primary Appellation | Firá, Megalochori, Akrotiri |
| Plot Size / Plot Elevation | From three vineyards: Firá, Megalochori, Akrotiri |
| Soil | Volcanic soils (inferred from Santorini PDO but not explicitly stated for this cuvée) |
| Age of vines | Over 60 years old |
| Farming | Ungrafted, basket-trained vines |
| Varieties | 100% Assyrtiko |
| Fermentation | Fermented in clay amphorae (750 L or 1600 L).Native yeasts. Micro-vinification |
| Aging | Aged ~16 to 18 months on fine lees. No oak. Amphora maturation only. Unfiltered. |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Cork / Screw Cap | Cork |
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Ratings & Reviews
96+/100 - 2022 Vintage
Awarded within the top 50 wines - Vintage 2022
The producer
OENO P is Paris Sigalas’s encore — a return to his roots and a masterclass in reinvention. From a humble cave winery in Oia, he crafts Assyrtiko with the precision of a mathematician and the soul of a poet. Everything here happens slowly, deliberately — grapes pressed like in Champagne, fermented in amphora, and left to rest on lees until they hum with quiet energy…. Read more
