Kir Yianni Assyrtiko Florina 2019

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Kir Yianni
Label Name:
 
Assyrtiko Florina
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Greece
Region:
 
Florina (Amyndeon plateau, Macedonia)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Assyrtiko (100%)
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter World Wine Awards — Silver (2019 vintage, awarded 2021); International Wine & Spirit Competition — Bronze (2019, 2021); various regional medals (Mundus Vini, Balkan competitions)

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and white-peach aromas with apricot and white flowers; crisp, saline-mineral core, vivid acidity and a medium-plus body leading to a clean, lingering citrus-mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled or poached fish, shellfish (oysters, prawns), lemon-roast chicken, feta and fresh salads; Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Thai lemongrass/seafood dishes, Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Assyrtiko; rigorous selection, cold soak; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel; 4 months on fine lees; largely unoaked.

Vineyard Info
Ktima Kir‑Yianni, founded 1997 by Yiannis Boutaris and run by the Boutaris family, farms high-altitude vineyards (600–700m) in Amyndeon/Florina, focusing on terroir-driven native varieties.