DIAPOROS 2016 - KTIMA KIR-YIANNI

When a Greek wine gets the astronomical rating of 94 pts from Robert Parker, we are super happy, especially when this wine is Diaporos 2016 by Ktima Kir Yianni, which we already knew it was epic!

Ktima Kir Yianni, is one of the most important wineries of Greece both for its geographic indication and its philosophy. The founder of the winery, Yiannis Boutaris, was one of the first to believe in the dynamics of Xinomavro and invested in it. He took the acres of peach trees in Naoussa and planted Xinomavro from scratch when many had abandoned it.

Diaporos is the flagship of the winery and is a truly sublime wine. Xinomavro (87%) and Syrah (13%) come from the heart of Diaporos vineyard and form the basis for an age-worthy, robust, red wine. The wine ferments and matures for 22 months in 225-liter French oak barrels. The result is complex and intense, with structure and concentration that will grip you.

In 10 years, it will be a masterpiece but if you can't wait that long, put it next to the best beef steak you can find.

Deep violet color, almost black and intriguing aromas of plum, fig, cherry, blueberry and sour cherry that are harmoniously entangled with notes of spices such as vanilla, cinnamon, pepper, allspice, and licorice. A botanical character reminiscent of eucalyptus and rosemary as well as cedar, tobacco, olive, and black chocolate flavors complement the rich bouquet. Rich on the palate, with full-body, robust tannins, and high acidity.