The Plytó grape variety was saved from extinction by the Lyrarakis family, when it was planted in the "Psarades" family vineyard at 480m altitude in central Crete in the early '90s. An elegant wine, with clean fruity aromas of high intensity, a full and versatile mouthfeel, and a noble tannic style that balances its taste.
The Plytó grape variety was saved from extinction by the Lyrarakis family, when it was planted in the "Psarades" family vineyard at 480m altitude in central Crete in the early '90s. An elegant wine, with clean fruity aromas of high intensity, a full and versatile mouthfeel, and a noble tannic style that balances its taste.
Nikos Somarakis has been part of our team since 2007, when he first joined in as an oenology student. 15 years later, he is now our viticulturist and vineyard manager.
| Alcohol | Acidity | pH | Res. Sugar | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.8% | 5.65g/lt | 3.39 | 1.22g/lt | Plyto 100% |
Psarades vineyard is located in Alagni, a village in the Archanes- Asterousia Municipality, Heraklion Prefecture. Alagni has become an attraction for travelers because of the Lyrarakis winery, but there are many other things a visitor can explore.
The Minoan palace of Galatas, medieval wine presses, centuries-old windmills, Venetian churches compose the history of Alagni, which welcomes its guests who wish to relax under the plane tree on the main square or enjoy the local wines amidst the vineyard of Psarades.
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