The Kir-Yianni Estate in Naoussa is located in the area of Yiannakohori, at the highest point of the viticultural zone. The Estate was bought by the Boutari family in the late ’60’s. The creation of this vineyard by Yiannis Boutaris gave the signal for the replanting of the Naoussa zone, just when it was at its worst point, paving the way for the creation of “terroir” wines, on the model of the French vineyard.
Dyo Elies Dry red wine
Seductive aromas of ripe cherry and blackberry are the main feature of a very good year with hot weather conditions. The spices of Syrah and the vanilla and smoky notes coming from the aging in French oak complement the complex aromatic character, while the velvety tannins and the lingering, spicy aftertaste underpin the richness and the intensity of the wine.
Kir-Yianni Estate Dry red
Produced in a great vintage, the 2011 Ktima Kir-Yianni has it all: Complex red fruit aromas, where the character of one of the best Xinomavros of the last years is entwined with the opulent Merlot, powerful, assertive, yet soft-textured tannins, volume, full body and a long aging potential. This is one of the finest expressions of this successful blend.
Paranga Dry red
The fruity character composed of cherry and raspberry aromas, typical of a well-ripened Xinomavro, the sweet spices of Syrah and the rich body of Merlot are combined with the the velvety texture and the lingering aftertaste, characteristic of a great vintage that gave us delicious wines with a very enjoyable complexity.
Blue Fox Dry red
The color is intense, almost blue. The nose is inviting with loads of black fruit and vanilla. The mouth is explosive, dense, and velvety. Concentrated, full-bodied, hot, and viscous. Although youthful, the balance is there with tannins that are ripe and refined.
Tesseris Limnes Dry white
Seductive notes of honeysuckle and white flowers from the Gewürztraminer on a background of apricot and peach aromas from the Chardonnay. The relatively lower alcohol lets the oaky flavors shine through, while the refreshing acidity balances with the rich body and underpins the lingering aftertaste of the wine.
Samaropetra Dry white
Bright yellow color, intense green aromas of freshly-cut grass and kiwi, lower alcohol and a vividly refreshing character. A wine blending the typical expression of a cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc and the well-structured body of a Roditis grown in the mountainous vineyards of Amyndeon.
Petra Dry white
A real crowd-pleasing wine, the 2014 Paranga shows delicate muscat aromas, typical of the Malagousia variety, a lighter alcohol content and a vibrant acidity offering a vivid character and the potential to last longer in time.
Diaporos Dry red
Deep red color, excellent volume, robust structure, and concentrated aromas of red fruits, violet and vanilla from the new French oak, compose a wine that showcases the great potential of block #5 of the Yianakohori vineyard. What makes however the 2011 Diaporos special is the unique expression of Xinomavro that this wine offers, a result of one of the best years that we had for a long time. As always, aging will round up its acidity and reveal its increasingly rich character.
Ramnista Dry red
Aromas of ripe strawberry, cherry and black pepper, along with varietal and barrel-aging notes of liquorice and ginger, robust tannins offering a firm structure and a lingering, fruity finish compose the typical expression of a Xinomavro harvested in an outstanding year.
Kali Riza Dry red
Showing pronounced aromas of strawberry and cherry, balance between the refreshing acidity and the warm alcohol, and finely-textured, softer tannins, the 2012 Kali Riza is a typical expression of the Amyndeon Xinomavro displaying an intense yet elegant character.
Akakies Dry rosé
In a relatively cooler and later ripening year, the 2014 Xinomavro shows sharp freshness, lower levels of alcohol and an aromatic character composed of strawberry, rose petals and violet: An excellent base for rosé wines and one more excellent vintage for Akakies.
Akakies Sparkling Dry sparkling rosé
An intense mousse and a bright cherry color, pronounced aromas of ripe strawberry and cherry and an elegant acidity adding freshness while pairing harmoniously with the discrete presence of sugars create a wine that is at the same time dynamic and balanced.
Syrah Dry red
Syrah has rich, deep, highly concentrated dark red color. Exotic complex aromas of violets, plums, leather and oak are quite easily recognizable. The spicy character of the wine may well dominate the fruit while the incredible strong flavors of black pepper are not unobservable. This great wine requires abundant time to reveal its perfection
Merlot Dry red
A beautiful bouquet combining ripe black fruit and chocolate with tobacco, eucalyptus and mint coming from the barrel. Highly concentrated and rich in the mouth.
The vineyard lies on an altitude of 280-300 meters and has a total surface of 58 ha (40.3 of which are planted). It is divided into 40 parts based on the soil properties, the relief and the different varieties-clones. The vineyard’s soil is representative of the different soil types of the Naoussa zone, dominated by sandy clay to sandy clay loam soils. The climate of the region is characterized by abundant rain and snow during winter and spring, and dry conditions in summer. In summers with particularly dry conditions and long periods of high temperatures, controlled irrigation is applied. The planting density is 2900 to 4000 vines per hectare, each vine yielding 2 to 2.5 kg of fruit. The vineyard is planted with Xinomavro (50%), Syrah (15%), Merlot (20%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), while the rest of the area is planted with various experimental varieties. Moreover, there is an experimental vineyard utilizing a dense planting scheme (10000 vine per ha) having a total surface of 0.5 ha, where Xinomavro is cultivated following the model of the Burgundy vineyards. This vineyard will be exploited in the effort to develop the “new generation” of Xinomavro products, which is a basic axis of the Estate’s development strategy.
The winery is a modern unit fully equipped for making, ageing in barrels and bottling all the products of the Estate. It has inox fermentation tanks of 1-180HL, with temperature control systems and a total capacity of 350 tons. The underground cellar has 800 American and French barrels of 225 and 500 L used for ageing and fermentation. An above-ground, air-conditioned storage room is used for keeping the bottles destined for ageing and for final packaging. In the Estate, there is an old listed building called koula or konaki, which is renovated and restored to be used as a residence of the Boutari family.
We will be glad to offer you a tour of the vineyards and winery facilities, and you will have the unique opportunity of tasting our wines on the place where they are made, as well as buying old and rare vintages, which are not found in the market.