Kir Yianni Naoussa Cuvee Villages 2021
Type: Red
Country: Greece
Region: Northwestern Greece
Grape Variety: 100% Xinomavro
Viticulture: Organic Farming
Climate: Continental climate
Terroir: As stated on the label (Cuvée Villages), our NAOUSSA is produced from a strict selection of Xinomavros grown on both our Estate (younger vines) and small vine growers’ parcels around the different areas of the PDO zone. The villages of Naoussa offer a most interesting diversification on their hilly terrain in terms of altitude, slope, soil structure, orientation etc. These conditions shape an intriguing mixture of meso climates
Ageing: The grapes are cooled at 10 °C and proceed to rigorous grape selection on a conveyor belt. Cold soaking for 6 days at low temperatures followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at temperatures of 20 – 23 °C for 12 to 15 days. Malolactic fermentation and maturation in mainly French oak barrels of 225 and 500 litres in a combination of new and old use (3rd to 5th fill) for 12 months. The first blend is made on the 6th month of maturation, the final one before bottling
Color: Garnet red
Nose: Vibrant red and black fruit on the nose, with aromas of strawberry, cherry, and plums
Palate: A crisp and fruit-forward mouth with delicate notes of sweet spices and tobacco. Medium body with good acidity and smooth tannins adding structure and leading to a pleasant finish
About the Winery:
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, 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: desire for innovation, respect for tradition and true knowledge of the wine, from the grape to the end consumer.
