Kir Yianni Ktima Red PGI Imathia 2004

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Kir Yianni
Label Name:
 
Ktima Red PGI Imathia
Vintage:
 
2004
Country:
 
Greece
Region:
 
Imathia (PGI Imathia), Macedonia.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Xinomavro 50%, Merlot 30%, Syrah 20%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Nearby vintages have received strong scores (e. g. Wine Advocate 87/100 for 2005, 89/100 for 2002

Tasting Note
Deep ruby; cherry-led red fruit with vanilla, cocoa and coffee notes from oak. Rich, round palate with velvet tannins, bright acidity and a long, slightly spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, duck confit, mushroom risotto, braised short ribs. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, beef ramen, Malaysian rendang.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed, 3–4 day cold soak, separate varietal fermentations, malolactic in tanks. Aged ~12 months in 225L oak (≈80% French, 20% American) then bottled.

Vineyard Info
Ktima Kir‑Yianni founded by Yiannis Boutaris after 1996; estate focuses on Xinomavro and integrated viticulture in Naoussa/Imathia. Long-standing parcel selection and careful sorting.