Diaporos Red | PGI Imathia Dry Red Wine Xinomavro Syrah (2018) 750ml | Kir Yianni

Diaporos Red 15%alc., Still, Dry Red Wine, Xinomavro, Syrah, PGI Imathia - Kir Yianni

Code: G09100000004807
Barcode: 5203888150989
38,15€

DIAPOROS Dry Red Wine - PGI Imathia

Deep red color with purple hues. The nose shows a complex aromatic character composed of successive layers of vanilla and chocolate notes from oak aging, and strawberry aromas typical of a young Xinomavro enhanced with floral hints, such as violet. The intense acidity adds zing to the rich, concentrated body, while the flavor intensity and the robust structure of the wine are a promise of a long aging potential.

Food Pairing : A perfect match for rich dishes based on veal and game or with truffle flavored matured cheeses. 

TYPE : Dry Red

Varieties : Xinomavro 87%, Syrah 13%

Ageing : 10-15 years

Cellaring : 22 months in 225-lit oak casks and 6 months further ageing in bottles

Origin : Block #5 of the Yianakohori vineyard in Naousa

Analytical Data

Alcohol: 15%

pH: 3,59

Titratable acidity: 5,1 g/L

Volatile acidity: 0,57 g/l

Residual sugar: 2,5 g/lt

Phenolic index: n/a

Color intensity: n/a

Free/Total sulfites: n/a

Viticulture : The Yianakohori Vineyard has an overall southeast exposure at an altitude of 120-280 m. The Estate is divided into a mosaic of 42 vineyard blocks of different microclimate with varying exposure, orientation, slope, soil type, rootstock, vine density and age. Almost all exposures and soil types are encountered within the Estate demanding tailor-made viticultural practices for each vineyard block. Rainfall is abundant during the winter months, but summers are so dry that regulated drip irrigation is applied to prevent water stress. Vine density ranges from 3.500 to 4.000 per hectare. About 5% of the estate is planted with various rare indigenous and international varieties for experimental purposes. The grapes for Diaporos are sourced from the “heart” of Block #5 of the Yianakohori Vineyard, just over a small lake, a Kir-Yianni landmark. The slope of Block #5 has an inclination of 15%, the soil is loam clay with a very high pH, suitable for the production of full bodied Xinomavro. The average crop yield in this block does not exceed 650 kg/ha. Grape bunches are always loose, with very small berries and quite often, like in 2005, with a complete lack of seeds.

Winemaking : After a seven–day pre-fermentation cold soak at 8-10°C, the must undergoes a 10-15 day fermentation at controlled temperatures in open tanks with automatic pigeage devices. Fermentation and post-fermentation temperatures lie between 23-26°C. This process aims at stabilizing the color of Xinomavro and at softening its tannins. All of the wine finishes off its malolactic fermentation in new French barrels, which offer micro-oxygenation conditions, while frequent batonnage is applied




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OriginHemathia
Grape VarietyXinomavro,Syrah
PackagingGlass Bottle 750ml
Vintage2018
When to drinkFor long-term aging
EU Protection MarkPGI - Protected Geographical Indication
CatergoriesWine
Alcoholic Strength15%

A perfect match for rich dishes based on veal and game or with truffle flavored matured cheeses.

Vintage  Competition       Prize  Year
2016  Mundus Vini      gold  2020
2016  Decanter World Wine Awards 2019   silver  2019
2016  Mundus Vini      silver  2019
2015  Balkan International Wine Competition 2018  gold  2018
2015  Decanter World Wine Awards 2018   bronze  2018
2015  Thessaloniki International Wine Competition 2018 silver  2018
2013  Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair  gold  2017
2013  Тhe Balkans International Wine Competition 2017 silver  2017
2013  Decanter World Wine Awards    bronze  2017
2013  TEXSOM International Wine Awards   silver  2017
2013  Mondus Vini 2017     gold  2017
2012  Balkan International Wine Competition   silver  2016
2012  Decanter World Wine Awards    bronze  2016
2012  International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)  silver  2016
2012  TEXSOM International Wine Awards   silver  2016
2012  Thessaloniki International Wine Competition  silver  2016
2011  TEXSOM International Wine Awards   gold  2015
2011  Decanter World Wine Awards    bronze  2014
2009  Decanter World Wine Awards    bronze  2013
2009  Thessaloniki International Wine Competition  gold  2013
2008  The Balkans International Wine Competition  silver  2012
2008  China Wine Awards     silver  2012
2007  Mundus Vini International Wine Awards   gold  2010
2005  Thessaloniki International Wine Competition  silver  2009