2023 Liatiko Queen, Lyrarakis
2023 Liatiko Queen, Lyrarakis
Ref: LYRA230
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, they have devoted themselves to the revival of rare grape varieties of Crete; their portfolio features more than 11 indigenous varieties, with three saved from extinction.
As sustainability advocates, Lyrarakis transitioned to organic viticulture in 2020 and a significant percentage of their co-operating farmers managed to do the same. As part of their regenerative approach, they have stopped ploughing the ground and only use their own fertilizer made of organic waste from their kitchen, the winemaking process, and the nearby oil mills. Adapting to climate change, they have been moving to higher altitudes and replacing their trellising to the lyre system, among other measures.
Wine Details
Wine Details
Producer: Lyrarakis
Appellation: PGI Crete
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% ABV: 13.5%
Drink Dates: 2026-2028
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Sweetness: 1Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
"Light bricky red, typical for Liatiko, especially as it ages. Spicy, sweet, wild red berries – wild strawberry and sweet-sour cherry. Light, chalky tannins, really fresh. A great example of varietal Liatiko with no make-up and lots of heart. Relatively light-bodied with plenty of freshness from both the acidity and the nicely dry tannins." Julia Harding MW
N.B. Click the link to watch my video tasting note. Caspar
Sweetness Explained
Sweetness Explained
Sweetness
All our wines are given a Sweetness Indicator from 1 to 5, with 1 being the driest and 5 being the sweetest.
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Most red wines are dry and therefore are indicated with a 1. The sweetness becomes more relevant with white wines, sparkling wines and pudding/dessert wines such as Sauternes and Tokaji.
Location Explained
Location Explained
Location
AVAILABLE: Currently lying in our storage at London City Bond Dinton Woods
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TO ARRIVE: Currently lying abroad or in transit
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Pricing Information
Pricing Information
Pricing
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Additional Information
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