Kir Yianni Paranga White PGI Macedonia 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Kir Yianni
Label Name:
 
Paranga White PGI Macedonia
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Greece
Region:
 
Amyndeon, PGI Macedonia (Northwestern Greece)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Roditis (80%), Malagousia (20%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate — 88/100 (older Paranga White vintages 2009, 2010)

Tasting Note
Aromatic jasmine, white-peach and apricot lift off citrus and green-fruit notes. Medium-bodied, crisp acidity with stone-fruit richness, subtle mineral edge and a refreshing, fruity finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled or pan-fried white fish, seafood, fresh goat or feta cheese, roast chicken, lemon risotto; Asian: sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai green papaya salad, mildly spicy Chinese stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Roditis and Malagousia. Cold soak, static debourbage, separate stainless-steel fermentations, blended and aged 3–5 months on lees with bâtonnage. Bottled under screwcap.

Vineyard Info
Kir‑Yianni estate, founded in 1997 by Yiannis Boutaris and now led by Stellios Boutaris; sources fruit from high‑altitude Amyndeon vineyards and long‑term contract growers.