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LYRARAKIS WINES Assyrtiko 'Voila Vineyard' - Crete 2022 Bottle

White Still Wine | Greece | 75cl

£12.95 / £77.70 £73.82 case

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White Wine

ABV: 13%
Size: 75cl
Closure Type: Cork
Country: Greece
Wine Style: Crisp and Dry White
Grape: Assyrtiko

Description

The Lyrarakis estate is a family vineyard and winery which has been producing high quality wines since 1966 with a strong focus on rare local varieties, single variety and single vineyard wines. The family is credited with the revival of two ancient Cretan varieties, Dafni and Plyto while a third 'vineyard treasure', the indigenous Melissaki, has recently been added to the credits. Lyrarakis is located in the mountainous commune of Alagni (440 metres above sea-level), south of the city of Heraklion, in Crete. The soils are predominantly loam with either more sand or clay depending on the vineyard site. The well-preserved 14th-century stone-presses in the fields around the winery are testament to the area's long history of grape-growing and winemaking. In charge of winemaking is Myriam Ambuzer who has been vital in securing Lyrarakis a place in the elite wineries of Greece. Her philosophy emphasises precision, purity and supple texture of the fruit. She argues it is all about expressing authenticity, achieving harmony and that every variety needs to be worked in its own special way.

Assyrtiko 100%. Bright straw colour. Complex aromas of citrus and white fleshed fruit with chalky and spicy notes. In the mouth it's concentrated and fresh with great texture and depth and a long crispy, and slightly mineral aftertaste.

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