Kir-Yianni was founded in 1997 by Yiannis Boutaris, one of the leading figures in the Greek wine industry, when he left the Boutari Wine Group, the premium family wine company that his grandfather established in 1879.
Vinification: Following a careful hand harvest and overnight cooling to 4°C the grapes are sorted on a double conveyor belt before crush. After a five-day pre-fermentation cold soak at 10oC, the must undergoes a 15 day vinification in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature ranges from 20-24°C. Then, batonnage is applied on the lees twice a day in order to increase the volume of the wine. A part of the blend matures in oak casks while the final blend undergoes malolactic fermentation. Before release, the wine stays in the bottle for 2 months.
Tasting Notes: Ble Tracter has a a rich, deep ruby colour with blue hues. The nose shows complex aromas of blackcurrant, plums, black pepper and vanilla. On the palete, it is dry, with balanced acidity and soft tannins, full body and intense aromas of black fruits, pungent and sweet spices and some herbal notes.
Food-Wine Pairing: A modern, fruity, very well balanced wine that accompanies meat dishes, pasta, mediterranean cuisine and is also enjoyable by itself.
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