{"product_id":"assyritiko-the-north-kir-yanni-greece","title":"Assyritiko - The North - Kir-Yanni - Greece","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePRODUCER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eKir-Yianni was founded in 1997 by Yiannis Boutaris, a visionary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ewinemaker central to the revival of modern Greek wine. A long-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003estanding champion of indigenous varieties, the estate has been\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003einstrumental in revealing the potential of Xinomavro in Naoussa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eand Amyndeon. In Naoussa, vineyards spanning varied aspects,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003esoils and elevations up to 280 metres are divided into 42\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eindividually managed parcels, allowing for precise, site-driven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eexpressions. Yiannis first planted Xinomavro here in 1970, at a time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ewhen many growers were abandoning vines. In Amyndeon,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGreece’s coolest wine region, Kir-Yianni pioneered plantings on\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003epoor, sandy soils at 700 metres, producing refined Xinomavro and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003evibrant Assyrtiko. Today, the estate is led by fifth-generation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ewinemaker Stellios Boutaris, whose focus on sustainability, terroir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eexpression and ongoing research continues to shape Kir-Yianni’s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003emodern identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVINEYARDS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis Assyrtiko is sourced from selected parcels in Agios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePanteleimonas, on the high plateau of Amyndeon in northern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGreece. Greece’s coolest wine region, Amyndeon is defined by\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ehigh altitudes of 600– 700 metres, poor sandy soils, and a dramatic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003emountainous setting. Four nearby lakes moderate temperatures,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ecreating a continental climate with cold winters and mild\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003esummers. Pronounced diurnal variation and cooling northerly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ewinds preserve freshness and aromatic precision. The fruit comes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003epredominantly from young vines, with an average age of around\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFollowing two highly challenging harvests marked by extreme\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eweather, the 2025 season returned to more typical conditions, free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003efrom major climatic events. Early summer was hot and dry, but\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003epronounced diurnal temperature shifts — with nights up to 10°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ecooler — proved decisive. The well-timed sequence of cool, wet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eperiods and warm days with cool nights preserved freshness while\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eallowing full aromatic and phenolic maturity. Careful, consistent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ework from vineyard to winery was key to realising the vintage’s full\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003epotential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGrapes undergo rigorous selection on a conveyor belt before\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003efermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then kept on fine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003elees for four months to build texture and complexity while\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003epreserving freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBright lemon-yellow in colour. The nose is intense and expressive,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eshowing aromas of peach and apricot, complemented by citrus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003enotes and white blossom. On the palate, the wine is crisp and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ezesty, with vibrant acidity balanced by subtle mineral nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe finish is clean and pleasantly lingering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Somerset Wine Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58456704352630,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2687\/4248\/files\/ASSYRTIKO-THE-NORTH-1200x2000-1.png?v=1786704902","url":"https:\/\/somersetwinecompany.com\/products\/assyritiko-the-north-kir-yanni-greece","provider":"The Somerset Wine Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}