Kir Yianni Assyrtiko Florina 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Kir Yianni
Label Name:
 
Assyrtiko Florina
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Greece
Region:
 
PGI Florina (Amyndeon plateau, Florina, Macedonia)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Assyrtiko
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 91 for 2023; Jancis Robinson 16. 5 (2023); medals: Gold Balkan Int'l Wine Competition, Silver Mundus Vini, Silver International Wine Challenge, Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards

Tasting Note
Crisp citrus, white peach and apricot with white-flower aromatics, stony/mineral and saline undertones, high acidity and a long, zesty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/poached fish, seafood pasta, roast chicken, soft cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, sashimi-style ceviche, Thai fish curries, Japanese grilled fish and light Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, rigorous selection; stainless-steel fermentation with 4 months on fine lees (some vintages see limited MLF) for texture.

Vineyard Info
Kir-Yianni (founded 1997 by Yiannis Boutaris) farms high-altitude Amyndeon vineyards (600–700m) with poor sandy soils; estate-run under Stellios Boutaris.