Lyrarakis Vidiano PGI Crete 2023
Type: White
Country: Greece
Region: Crete
Grape Variety: 100% Vidiano
Viticulture: Organic Farming
Climate: Warm dry summers moderated by cool Aegean winds
Terroir: Vines grow on a soilbed of clay with a north-western exposure at an altitude of 550m above sea level
Ageing: Harvested by hand during the first week of September. The grapes were destemmed and slightly crushed, then subjected to a 4-hour skin contact. The free run juice was led into an inox tank (73%) and oak (27%) where it was fermented at 16-18°C for 20 days. 57% of the wine matured in oak for 1.5 months
Color: Pale mid straw
Nose: Attractive aromas of tropical peach, nectarine and citrus with hints of florals and mineral notes
Palate: The palate is juicy and full textured with a long delightful aftertaste
About the Winery:
The Lyrarakis estate is a family vineyard and winery which has been producing high-quality wines since 1966.
Lyrarakis has devoted itself to the revival of indigenous, almost extinct, rare varieties such as Dafni, Plyto, Melissaki and others, vinifying wines that highlight their unique and distinctive character.
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 proof of 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 the supple texture of the fruit. She argues it is all about expressing authenticity and achieving harmony and that every variety needs to be worked in its own special way.
