Kir Yianni Ktima Red PGI Imathia 2000

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Kir Yianni
Label Name:
 
Ktima Red PGI Imathia
Vintage:
 
2000
Country:
 
Greece
Region:
 
PGI Imathia (Naoussa, Macedonia)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Xinomavro 50%, Merlot 30%, Syrah 20%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
g. , Ramnista) have won international awards; no specific major awards for Ktima Red 2000 were found in public sources

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with cherry and red-fruit aromas, vanilla, coffee and cocoa; velvety tannins, bright acidity, rich round palate and a spicy, long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled or roasted red meats, beef stews, mushroom dishes, hearty casseroles, aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), beef teriyaki, char siu/roast pork, Peking duck, spicy Sichuan beef, yakitori.

Production Method
Destemmed and fermented; malolactic in stainless steel and French oak; matured up to 10 months in 225–500L French oak (2nd/3rd use); blended after six months and cellared one year before release.

Vineyard Info
Ktima Kir-Yianni founded by Yiannis Boutaris in 1997; estate vineyards in Naoussa and Amyndeon focus on Xinomavro and modern, terroir-driven winemaking under Stellios Boutaris.