Winery LyrarakisKotsifali
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Kotsifali of Winery Lyrarakis in the region of Crete often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, forest floor or plum.
Details and technical informations about Winery Lyrarakis's Kotsifali.
Discover the grape variety: Petit brun
The petit brun is a black grape variety that is becoming rarer. It is found particularly in Provence, where it is one of the many other grape varieties that make up the reputation of this region. It is probably of Italian origin and is used to make the best red wines. It is known as "brun des Hautes Alpes". In order to be more productive, the vine needs to be pruned short and develops perfectly when it is well exposed. In France, Petit Brun is one of the secondary grape varieties used in the Palette appellations. The AOC Palette is considered the oldest in Provence. The wine made from petit brun is a dark red, particularly tannic. It gives off aromas of undergrowth and a floral scent. In the wines of Château Crémade, the petit brun gives them an exceptional subtlety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Kotsifali from Winery Lyrarakis are 2017, 2018, 2016, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Lyrarakis
The Winery Lyrarakis is one of of the world's great 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
The wine region of Crete of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lyrarakis or the Domaine Economou (Oikonomoy) produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Crete are Vidiano, Vilana and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Crete often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, cocoa or raisin and sometimes also flavors of mushroom, red cherry or red fruit.
The word of the wine: Village
Term used in certain regions to identify a particular sector within a larger appellation (Beaujolais, Côtes-du-Rhône).
