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Lyrarakis Kotsifali Red Queen 2021

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Product Information

Country
Greece
Region
Crete
Grape Variety
Kotsifali
Vintage
2021
ABV
13%
Closure
Cork
Bottle Size
75cl

Description

This Kotsifali wine, one of the queens of Cretan grape varieties, with its elegant mouthfeel of spices, red fruits and a piquant aftertaste, is produced from vineyards at 500m altitude. Enjoy it with Mediterranean dishes, roast meat and spicy cheeses.

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Lyrarakis Kotsifali Red Queen 

Producer

Domaine Lyrarakis, established in 1966, is located in the mountainous commune of Alagni (440 metres above sea-level), south of the city of Heraklion, in Crete. The well-preserved 14th-century stone-presses in the fields around the winery are testament to the area’s long history of grape-growing and winemaking.

The winery is at the forefront of viticultural innovation, championing obscure local varieties such as the ancient white cultivars of Plytó, Dafni, and Vidiano, that it rescued from extinction.

The winery’s extensive portfolio consists of a range of monovarietal wines (Vidiano, Plytó, Mandilari, Assyrtiko, Vilana, Thrapsathiri, Kotsifali) – some from single, “premium” vineyard plots, as well as blends of indigenous and international varieties (such as Syrah, Cabernet and Merlot). Quality remains key and the style emphasises fruit precision, purity and supple texture – placing the wines firmly in the modern camp, yet without flamboyance or exaggeration.

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