Kir-YianniDiaporos Single Vineyard Xinomavro 2018
Kir-YianniDiaporos Single Vineyard Xinomavro 2018
Size | 75cl |
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Vintage | 2018 |
ABV | 15% |
Country | Greece |
Region | Macedonia |
Sub-Region | Imathia |
Main Grape | Xinomavro (87%) |
Expression | Red, Richly Textured and Full-Bodied |
Tasting note
The Xinomavro grape is sometimes called the Greek Pinot Noir and this is complex and delicious with fine acidity and flavours of strawberry, violet, chocolate and vanilla.
In the press
The 2017 Diaporos (the labels of late just say "single vineyard" and have dropped the "Block 5") is all Xinomavro but for 13% Syrah. It was aged for 16 months in 50% new French oak and comes in at 14.3% alcohol. Though the "Block 5" is not on the label any more, this is still sourced from "the heart of Block 5" of Kir-Yianni's vineyard, says the winery. There are some rustic Xinomavros in this report, but this adds a lot more flesh and more ripeness to balance the tannins. The tannins, by the way, are still powerful; this is no easy wine. It will need some air or some cellaring to show its best, even if the concentrated mid-palate better soaks up some of the power. The Syrah may be a small minority of the blend, but it does color this and express itself, adding some important nuance.... right now it looks like a great Diaporos.
Food Match
A perfect match for rich dishes based on veal and game or with truffle-flavoured matured cheeses.
Closure | Natural Cork | ||||
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Suitable for | Vegans Vegetarians | ||||
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pH | 3.31 | ||||
Total Acidity | 5.8g/l Tartaric | ||||
Residual Sugar | 3.1g/l | ||||
Allergens | Sulphur | ||||
SKU Code | G0206118 |