Anyone that has been to Greece or has interest in wines have come by the grape Assyrtiko . In the last few years, wines from Greece, in particularly this indigenous grape, have gotten the status as a world-class wine and prices have begun to rise especially from the Santorini region. This Vegan Assyrtiko from the Lyrarakis estate is one of them and it is still in the affordable range and fortunately, your everyday Assyrtiko needs can still be catered for. Being from east Crete rather than Santorini means prices are still competitive. Think down the lines of getting a wine from the Touraine region rather than the heart of the Loire Valley. Lyrarakis on Crete are a brilliant winery with a focus on indigenous Greek varieties. Their rendition of Assyrtiko is broader and more approachable than some of the tightly-wound examples on Santorini, but it’s no less drinkable for that. It is in fact an ideal place to grow the white grape Assyrtiko. Both the Mediterranean breezes and the altitude of the Lyrarakis vineyards allows the grapes to have a much longer ripening period, preserving the grapes aromatics and acidity resulting in a wine with wonderful floral freshness, crisp citrus notes and a delicate mineral finish. Yamas!
Lyrarakis Voila Assyrtiko
€17.50
Description
Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines |
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Colour | Bright platinum color |
Nose | Pure floral aromas with ginger spices and delicate notes of ripe citrus |
Palate | Crispy and rich mouthfeel with a mineral and chalky character |
Fact Sheet |
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Size | 75 cl |
Grape Variety | 100% Assyrtiko |
Alcohol % | 13.5% |
Style | Dry White |
Estate/Producer | Lyrarakis family |
Country | Greece |
Region | Crete |
Vintage | 2022 |
Vinification | Hand harvested. Skin contact at 12 degrees Celsius for 16 hours. Fermented in a stainless steel tank, slow fermentation (15+ days). Aged on the lees a few months. |
Closure | Natural Cork |
Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drink now but has some ageing potential |
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