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Kir-YianniDiaporos Single Vineyard Xinomavro 2018
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Data Sheet (PDF)
Size75cl
Vintage2018
ABV15%
CountryGreece
RegionMacedonia
Sub-RegionImathia
Main GrapeXinomavro (87%)
ExpressionRed, Richly Textured and Full-Bodied

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 colour this and express itself, adding some important nuance.... right now it looks like a great Diaporos.

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.

Viticulture

Diaporos is a single-vineyard wine made from old vines (planted 1972) grown in Block #5 of Ktima Kir-Yianni, Naoussa at 300m altitude. Block #5 is 1.8ha with heavy, loamy clay, low pH soils - ideal for producing full-bodied Xinomavro. Southeast exposure and high inclination of 15%. It has always produced the best Xinomavro of the Kir-Yianni vineyard.

Vinification

The must is cold soaked for 7 days at 8-10°C, then undergoes a 10-15 day fermentation at 23-26°C in open tanks with pneumatic pigeage. This stabilises the Xinomavro's colour and tannins. Malolactic fermentation takes place in new French oak barrels, with frequent batonnage. The wines is aged for 20 months in oak, then 12 months in bottle before release.

Food Match

A perfect match for rich dishes based on veal and game or with truffle-flavoured matured cheeses.

ClosureNatural CorkSuitable for
Vegans
Vegetarians
Grape Varieties
Xinomavro87%
Syrah13%
pH3.31
Total Acidity5.8g/l TartaricResidual Sugar3.1g/l
Allergens
Sulphur
SKU CodeG0206118
Kir-YianniDiaporos Single Vineyard Xinomavro 2018

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