Description
“Lyrarakis” is the family name of brothers Manolis and Sotiris, who established the winery on the island of Crete, Greece in 1966. Today, Lyrarakis Wines is run by the second-generation winemakers, supported by an extended family of skilled professionals. From the very beginning, this winery have devoted themselves to the revival of rare grape varieties of Crete; the portfolio features more than 11 indigenous varieties, with three saved from extinction. This sweet “Liastos” wine is a blend of local grapes (Vidiano, Plyto, Dafni, Assyrtiko, Thrapsathiri and Vilanawhich) that sun dry (7 days in shadow and 2 days in direct sunlight) giving them a concentrated juice with density of aromas and taste. The wine has been aged in 225lt oak barrels for 12 months.
Tasting Note :
Clear orange colour. Intense deep bouquet of ripe peach and apricot combined with delicious citrus marmalade and a hint of spices and honey in the nose. Rich mouthfeel with citrus acidity and a long aromatic aftertaste. Excellent bottle-ageing potential that can overpass 10 years.
