£16.50
£12.38
per bottle (750 ml)
DESCRIPTION
The 30-year old vineyard “Pirovolikes" is planted with the grape variety Vilana, and is still being pruned traditionally as a bush vine. It is considered one of the most privileged vineyards in the area. The vineyard is situated at 650m, on a medium slope with rocky soil and a southeast aspect, and gives a wine of high concentration and aroma.
AT A GLANCE
White
2019
12.6 ABV
Vilana
Aegean Islands
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Grape
Vilano
Producer
Lyrarakis
A family-owned winery in Crete, Lyrarakis was established in 1966, but it wasn’t until 1992 that they first bottled their own wine using the Lyrarakis name. They are based in the Peza appellation, in the village of Alagni, Heraklion. Vineyard area is comprises of 14 hectares, with gravel over limestone soils. The warm climate is tempered by the altitude, which averages 550 m. Manolis Lyrarakis is a champion of local varieties, some of which have been rescued from near extinction. International varieties are also grown.
DELIVERY
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