Kir-Yianni Tarsanas Single Block Assyrtiko

100% Assyrtiko

Vibrant yellow colour. Nose with subtle aromas of apple, pear, and citrus. Rich and pleasant mouthfeel with flavours of stone fruits and oak notes accompanied by a refreshing crispness. Long finish with a light saline character, in perfect balance with oak.

Tarsanas can be paired with dishes of Mediterranean cuisine, fish and seafood, green salads, and Japanese cuisine.

Specifications
Origin: PGI Florina
Dominant soil type: Poor, shallow sandy clay on limestone bedrock
Agriculture: 'Tarsanas' is produced from block #10, part of Kir-Yianni Estate's 'Samaropetra' vineyard in the region of Amyndeon in Florina, Northern Greece. It is one of the oldest Assyrtiko plantings in the area.
Vinification/Maturation: Rigorous grape selection on the conveyor belt. The berries are cooled down, and skin contact follows. Fermentation starts in a stainless steel tank and continues in French 228 lt barrels (1st, as well as 2nd and 3rd use). Maturation for eight months in barrels with mild lees stirring (bâtonnage) during the first half of the maturation period.
Alcohol content: 14%
Total acidity (in tartrate): 6.3 g/l
pH: 3.15
Residual Sugars: 1 g/l