Kir Yianni Kali Riza Red 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Kir Yianni
Label Name:
 
Kali Riza Red
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Greece
Region:
 
PDO Amyndeon
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Xinomavro
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable critic mentions: Wine Advocate scores for Kali Riza vintages (e. g. , 2016 91/100; 2017 90+/100). Falstaff 91 pts (2011). IWSC recognition referenced for recent releases. Sources:

Tasting Note
Bright garnet with bronze hues. Red forest fruits (strawberry, cherry), tomato leaf, violet and subtle oak; fresh acidity, velvety yet noticeable tannins and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef stew in red sauce, wild mushroom risotto, aged cheeses; Asian: teriyaki beef or chicken, miso-glazed aubergine, grilled salmon with soy-ginger, Korean bulgogi.

Production Method
Handpicked old-vine Xinomavro; cold soak (≈6 days), 2-week fermentation, 7-day post-fermentation maceration; malolactic in French oak and ~12 months ageing in mostly 2nd/3rd-use French oak with periodic lees stirring.

Vineyard Info
Kir‑Yianni, founded by Yiannis Boutaris (1997) and led by Stellios Boutaris, specialises in terroir-driven Xinomavro from Naoussa and Amyndeon; Kali Riza sources old (40–60+ year) Amyndeon vines.