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Assyrtiko Voila 2023
  • 2022
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    Single Area

    White Dry Wine

    Lyrarakis family uncovered East Crete's potential since the 1970s. Initially in the "Voila" plain and later in the surrounding areas, we have identified exceptional vineyards where the great grape variety Assyrtiko thrives.

    Lyrarakis family uncovered East Crete's potential since the 1970s. Initially in the "Voila" plain and later in the surrounding areas, we have identified exceptional vineyards where the great grape variety Assyrtiko thrives.

    Vineyard

    Voila 2023

    Altitude Soil Aspect
    580 (m) Loam N
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    Winemaking

    Alcohol Acidity pH Res. Sugar Varieties
    13.5% 6.7g/lt 3.01 1.87g/lt Assyrtiko 100%

    The harvest was performed by hand seeking to obtain a proper fruit maturity. Skin contact was carried out at 12°C for an average of 24 hours, while 7% of the grapes had fermentation maceration on skins. Fermented in a stainless-steel tank at 17-18°C.

    Diary

    • 2023-09-19

      Hand Harvest

       

    • 2023-09-24

      Destemming

       

    • 2023-09-24

      Crushing

       

    • 2023-09-25

      Skin Contact

       

    • 2023-09-21

      Fermentation Start

       

    • 2023-10-09

      Fermentation End

       

    • 2024-01-05

      Filtering

       

    • 2024-01-05

      Bottling

       

    Tasting Note & Food Pairing

    Bright yellow-straw colour. Aromas of citrus, white-fleshed fruit, ripe peach with hints of fresh green herbs and chalky notes. The mouthfeel is full flavoured and crisp with a salty freshness and a long mineral aftertaste.

    Pair with pork with celery, fish and shellfish dishes. Serve at 12-14°C.

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    Bright yellow-straw colour. Aromas of citrus, white-fleshed fruit, ripe peach with hints of fresh green herbs and chalky notes. The mouthfeel is full flavoured and crisp with a salty freshness and a long mineral aftertaste.

    Pair with pork with celery, fish and shellfish dishes. Serve at 12-14°C.

    Check out top matching recipes

    Culture

    Voila: The church of Saint George
    Voila: The medieval settlement
    Voila: The water lilies at Ziros and Mesa Apidi
    Voila: The tower of “Jen Ali”
    Voila: Name origin
    Voila vineyard is in close proximity to Handras in Siteia, east Crete, near to a medieval settlement of the same name. In spite of its dereliction, Voila settlement preserves the aura of its Venetian and Ottoman past. Ruins of towers, churches and houses resiliently still stand. The ancestors of Greece’s national poet, Dionysios Solomos are believed to be buried under Saint George’s church. Once visitors quench their thirst for history, they can tour a little further as far as Ziros and Mesa Apidi, where colourful water lilies in small ponds complete the picturesque scenery.
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