Liatiko Red 2019/2021 Aggelis Vineyard, Lyrarakis, Crete

Complex aromas of plum and cherry, some liquorice and a touch of spice. Rich and ripe fruit flavours and long finish.

The Lyrarakis estate is a family vineyard and winery which has been producing high quality wines since 1966.

Lyrarakis has devoted itself to the revival of indigenous, almost extinct, rare varieties such as Dafni, Plyto, Melissaki and others, vinifying wines that highlight their unique and distinctive character.

The “Aggelis” vineyard, planted in the 1930s, with ownrooted Liatiko vines, highlights the authenticity and wealth of eatern Crete. The low yields lead to small rgeps, of expectional high intensity of flavour. Practices that were applied for making this year’s wine: Fruit is hand harvested bsed on analysis and flavour profile. Fermentation by indigenous yeasts. The bunches are fermented almost whole, in an oak tank, Respect to natural micro-flora that defines each vintage character results in a rare, slef sufficient wine.