Winery LyrarakisAssyrtiko
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Assyrtiko of the Winery Lyrarakis is in the top 40 of wines of Crete.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Assyrtiko of Winery Lyrarakis in the region of Crete often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Lyrarakis's Assyrtiko.
Discover the grape variety: Assyrtiko
Taut and mineral whites with exceptional cutting acidity and a lean palate, on intense aromas of lemon, grapefruit, green apple, white flowers, smoke and strongly marked volcanic saline-iodine notes. Fine ageing potential. The absolute star of Santorini PDO on the volcanic soils of the Cyclades (vines trained in kouloura baskets to protect against wind). Now exported to Australia, California and South Africa. Native Greek variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Assyrtiko from Winery Lyrarakis are 2015, 2019, 2017, 2016 and 2018.
Informations about the Winery Lyrarakis
The Winery Lyrarakis is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 59 wines for sale in the of Crete to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Crete
Largest Greek island and 2nd national wine region, millennia-old Minoan heritage. Signature native Vidiano in whites, rediscovered jewel: ample, expressive with signature apricot, yellow peach, white flowers, honey, tropical fruit and a mineral touch, round and long palate. Also fresh lemony Vilana, rare Plyto and Thrapsathiri. Liatiko reds (most planted) supple with cherry, dried herbs and spice; fruity Kotsifali, tannic Mandilari.
The word of the wine: Ventilation
Aeration is the process of decanting the wine to oxygenate it and thus promote the expression of the aromatic range and the harmony of the flavours.
