Lyrarakis Verjus (Agourida) 250ml

A culinary journey through time, back to the pure dietary habits of Crete.

Verjuice or "Agourida" in Greek is a juice from unripe grapes that works as a gentle acidulant for food, desserts and cocktails.

Tasting Note

It's distinguished for its delicate taste with a characteristic light sweetness and refreshing acidity. In the nose it displays a rich pallet of red fruits and spices.

Verjuice in Gastronomy

The Verjuice is a delicious ingredient for creative cocktails, non-alcoholic mocktails and fine cooking, adding freshness and an elegant aromatic artefaste.

It is ideal for all meals served with wine because of their common origin.

Technical Data

Brix: 25

Acidity: 45 gr/lt

Alcohol: <0.5%

Varieties: Mandilari 30%, Syrah 20%, Merlot 20%, Kotslfali 20%, Thrapsathiri 10%

Production

The grapes were hand-picked from family-owned vineyards of Lyrarakis during the last week of Jully (Green Harvest). The unripe grapes were then transferred to the winery where they got de-stemmed and pressed in the pneumatic press. The juice was then led into a stainless steel tank where it was clarified.