Lyrarakis White Wine

An aromatic white wine with an exciting, crispy mouthfeel, vinificated by combining indigenous and international grape varieties, which have perfectly acclimatised on our island.

Tasting Note:

Bright and lively pale yellow colour. Mature aromas of grapefruit and stone fruit enhanced by a persistent presence of rose petals. Elegant and fine balanced with pleasant acidity and plushy finish.

Food matches:

Sea food, Thai or spicy cuisine and a large variety of salads. Serve at 10°C - 12°C

Alcohol: 12.7%

Acidity: 6 g/lt

pH: 3.12

Res.Sugar: 1.7 g/lt

Vineyard/Viticulture

Region: Alagni area - central Crete

Soil: Clay - loam

Aspect: Varied

Vines: Cordon trained, spur pruned

Altitude: 480m above sea level

Irrigation: Not irrigated

Yield: 9tn/ha

Varieties: Muscat of Spina 75%, Vidiano 25%

Wine making:

Hand-harvested in the last week of August (exact harvest time defined by berry sensoryassessment, to obtain the optimum taste and aromatic balance). Grapes are vinificated separately. After de-stemming, the almost uncrushed berries remain in the press under reductive conditions for about 8 to 10 hours. Blending was performed using tasting results, choosing the ones with the best characteristics of texture and freshness. Matured on fine lees for 3 months.