Producer: Kyr-Yianni
Wine region: YIannakohori, Naoussa, Macedonia
Colour: Rose
Style: Dry
Grape: 100% Xinomavro
Vintage: 2019
Alcohol percentage: 12,6% vol
Closure: Cork
Unit Quantity: 750ml
Wine maker’s notes
The vineyard lies at an altitude of 700 meters within the viticultural zone of Agios Panteleimon, in the Amyndeon Appelation in Northwestern Greece, the only Greek P.D.O for rosé wines. The vineyard’s mean yield does not exceed 40 hl/he. The soil is sandy and poor, thus offering the possibility of producing wines of exquisite quality and rich aromas. The microclimate of the region is characterized by cold winters and warm summers, while the four neighboring lakes contribute to the existence of a mild continental climate.
Akakies is the final blend of two winemaking techniques: 90% of the must undergoes skin contact and 10% comes from the bleeding off of juice fermenting for red wine. Grapes are kept in cold rooms to achieve temperatures between 11 and 14oC. After destemming and crushing, skin contact takes place under CO2 atmosphere to avoid oxidization for 12 to 48 hours depending on the grape quality. After fermentation, the wine is aged on lees for 3 months with 3 times per week stirring to soften the natural acidity and increase opulency.
Bright rose color with blue hues. The typical aromas of ripe strawberry and cherry of Xinomavro bind harmoniously with the notes of rose petals. On the palate, the bold acidity balances with the aromatic intensity and lingers into a long-lasting, flavorful finish.
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Important notes:
-It is an offense to purchase or attempt to purchase alcoholic liquor if you are under the age of 18.
-The price includes safe packaging cost
About Kir-Yianni
Kir-Yianni was founded in 1997 by Yiannis Boutaris, one of the leading figures in the Greek wine industry, when he left the Boutari Wine Group, the premium family wine company that his grandfather established in 1879.
Today, Stellios Boutaris, a member of the fifth generation of winemakers, leads Kir-Yianni into the next phase of its history, by dynamically exploiting the cornerstones of the Kir-Yianni philosophy: the desire for innovation, respect for tradition, and true knowledge of the wine, from the grape to the end consumer.
