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Gold Medal – Balkan International Wine Competition 2023
A deliciously bright and refreshing Assyrtiko from Greek Macedonia. Kir-Yianni are one of the finest producers in Greece (and they recently became owner-managers of Sigalas from Santorini too). This is Kir-Yianni's own mainland version of a steel fermented Assyrtiko. From very poor and sandy soils lying at quite a high elevation (700m), it boasts a wonderful volume of aroma and a fine, bracing acidity.
Winery notes (2022 Vintage)
"Vibrant yellow lemon colour. On the nose, apple-fresh and citrusy aromas with white blossom notes. The mouth is crisp and zesty with delicate mineral notes in the background. Pleasant lingering finish. Extremely versatile in food and wine pairings and a perfect choice for wine by the glass. A wine ideal for food pairings: fish fillet roasted or poached, fried-cod, oven- roasted stuffed squid, pasta in sauce, white cheeses.
As its label suggests, our Assyrtiko is produced from selected vine parcels located in The North of Greece, at the village of Agios Panteleimonas in Florina, at the unique plateau of Amyndeon. There lies the cooler viti-vini region of Greece, consisting of an exceptional mixture of elements. High altitudes between 600 – 700 meters and poor sandy soils on a stunning terrain of raw mountainous beauty."
17/20 & "Good Value" Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com (2022 Vintage)
"Markedly mineral compared with some mainland Assyrtiko. Tight and very precise, focused wine with a long, tailored finish. Impressive, the long tail emphasising that mineral character even though there's bright citrus at the core."
Reviews for the 2021 vintage below…
90/100 Mark Squires, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2021 Vintage)
"The 2021 Assyrtiko is unoaked and comes in at 13.5% alcohol. Tense and lively for Assyrtiko, this is a focused young white that still has flavour and sufficient ripeness, but it also dances over the tongue. Its freshness is admirable, but the good fruit is lovely too. In this new brand, this might be the best yet, granting that they aren't all here together. This is well done. Under screw cap, it should hold well too. For the moment, let's lean up. This does need to demonstrate some ability to hold serve or improve for a few years, at a minimum. It should."
