Kir-Yianni Tarsanas Amyndeon Assyrtiko 2023

Kir-Yianni Tarsanas Amyndeon Assyrtiko

Region: Macedonia, Greece

Vintage: 2023

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Assyrtiko

ABV: 14%

Bright golden yellow color. Intense nose with aromas of white blossom, quince and pear, complemented by notes of vanilla and a hint of minerality. Rich, layered mouthfeel with structure balancing exceptionally the vibrant accidity and the use of oak. Very long, persistent finish.

Assyrtiko "Tarsanas" is sourced from Block 10 of the Kir-Yanni vineyard in Samaropetra, Agios Panteleimonas (Amyndeon). This block sits on a north-west facing slope, that has soil is poor, shallow sandy clay over limestone bedrock, with a pH of 8.2, contributing to the wine’s signature tension, minerality, and structural finesse. Vines were planted in 2004 - among the earliest Assyrtiko plantings in the region - using a single guyot system at a density of 3,800 vines per hectare. The vineyard is cultivated organically with certified pest management.

After their meticulous sorting on the conveyor belt, the selected clusters were pressed either as whole-bunch (50%) or destemmed (50%). Fermentation started in stainless steel tanks and continues in 225 litre French oak barrels (50% first passage, 50% third and fourth passage). The wine was then aged for six months in the barrels with occasional, mild stirring of the fine lees during the first three months.

Kir-Yianni was founded in 1997 by Yiannis Boutaris after he left the historic family business - Boutari Wines. A visionary winemaker, Yiannis played a key role in the revival of Greek wine. The estate championed indigenous varieties long before they gained international acclaim and was instrumental in defining the potential of the native red Xinomavro.

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