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KIR-YIANNI (Macedonia, Greece)

Founded by Yiannis Boutaris, the Kir-Yianni estate is at the northern end of the Naoussa appellation in western Macedonia, near the village of Yiannakohori. Naoussa has been one of the best known wine regions of Greece for centuries (bearing the same relation to Macedonia as Burgundy to France, in the phrase of a traveller from the 1830s) and its appellation grape, Xinomavro, is perhaps the most distinctive and noble of the Greek red varietals. The vineyard slopes nestle under the eastern flank of of Mount Vermio whose limestone mass rises to over 1,700 metres and is regularly under winter snow. The slopes run roughly transverse to the mountain creating a variety of exposures to sunlight. The terroir permutations are further elaborated by the complexity of different soil types. At Kir-Yianni the top soil varies between light clay and sand and lies over limestone. The vineyard elevation starts at around 200m and rises to about 300m. The planted area consists of about 30 hectares of which 18 have Xinomavro (about 6 hectares have Merlot and 4 Syrah). Kir-Yianni consider that their best Xinomavro grows on an almost sandy part of the lower end of the vineyard which looks south-east; a separate bottling of this from the 2003 vintage is being prepared. Kir-Yianni has a further 16 hectares planted by lakeland near Amyndeon on the other side of Mount Vermio. These lie at an elevation of about 700 metres and are planted mostly with white varietals. Xinomavro is also grown near Amyndeon and Kir-Yianni buys grapes from selected local growers for its distinctive rosé, Akakies.

"Our mission is to make wines that bring out the true characteristics of the region they originate from, wines that can reveal the characteristics of the soil, the climate and the typicity of the grape varieties they are made from." Yannis Boutaris

Wines = White  = Red  = Rosé  = Sparkling  = Dessert     (ALL PRICES INC. VAT)

Wine TypeKir-Yianni Akakies 2004
Perhaps the most unusual rosé in the world. Xinomavro, literally ‘sharp black’, more typically makes elegant, tannic reds with strawberry and spice finish. The classic rosé vinification, light pressing and fermentation without skins, has produced a fresh, clean wine with excellent fruit and acid balance, a tart berry nose and intense clarity of colour. Highly praised.

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Kir Yianni Akakies 2004 75 cl   £ 4.99
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Wine TypeKir-Yianni Petra 2006
A fresh cold climate Roditis with citrus flavours; crisp and lively on the palate with a beautiful round finish. Perfect for easy summer drinking.

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Petra 2006 75 cl   £ 6.49
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Wine TypeKir-Yianni Ramnista 1997
1997 was one of the best vintages of 1990s in Naoussa. In this Ramnista the characteristic berry aromas of Xinomavro are abstracted and focused into a structure of extraordinary refinement. The earthy, mineral notes have almost faded away. The sensations left by this wine are suggestive and mysterious.

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Kir-Yianni Ramnista 1997 75 cl   £ 18.99
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Wine TypeKir-Yianni Ramnista 1999
A good example of pure Xinomavro, still young with considerable ageing potential but enjoyable now. Strong berry aromas on the nose with traces of olive. Gamey/savoury undertow on the palate. Strong but well balanced tannins. Subtle finish. Superb with meat dishes.

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Kir-Yianni Ramnista 1999 75 cl   £ 12.99
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Wine TypeKir-Yianni Samaropetra 2004
Made at the Kir-Yianni winery at Amyndeo and named after the adjacent 10 hectare vineyard this crisp and fresh wine is a bestseller in Greece. If the nose betrays the presence of Sauvignon Blanc, the body is dominated by the less familiar flavours of Roditis. The 2004 is now in the full bloom of youth.

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Kir-Yianni Samaropetra 2004 75 cl   £ 7.49
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Wine TypeKir-Yianni Samaropetra 2003
Made at the Kir-Yianni winery at Amyndeo and named after the adjacent 10 hectare vineyard this crisp and fresh wine is a bestseller in Greece. If the nose betrays the presence of Sauvignon Blanc, the body is dominated by the less familiar flavours of Roditis. The 2003 may be less "spritzy" than a year ago but it remains flavourful and fresh.

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Kir-Yianni Samaropetra 2003 75 cl   £ 7.49
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Wine TypeKir-Yianni Syrah 2001
Now developing beautifully, this has good depth and fruit and spice on the palate. Intense but with good balance.

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Kir-Yianni Syrah 2001 75 cl   £ 12.99
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Wine TypeKir-Yianni Yiannakohori 2003
The latest vintage of this best selling wine in Greece, from the Kir-Yianni estate in Naoussa comes this well integrated 60-40% Xinomavro-Merlot blend. There is plenty of Xinomavro colour in the nose and the Merlot softens the tannins in the mouth.

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Yiannakohori 2003 75 cl   £ 13.99
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Wine TypeKir-Yianni Yiannakohori 2001
A great success in Greece, this wine from the Kir-Yianni estate in Naoussa is a well integrated 60-40% Xinomavro-Merlot blend. There is plenty of Xinomavro colour in the nose and the Merlot softens the tannins in the mouth.

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Kir-Yianni Yiannakohori 2001 75 cl   £ 13.99
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