Estate Kir Yianni Assyrtiko Ancien 2018

Assyrtiko Ancien is the result of a unique winemaking approach using the Solera method, which marries the freshness of new vintages with the depth and complexity of aged wine.

The grapes are hand-sorted on a vibrating table to ensure that only the best fruit is selected. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks, followed by four months of aging on the lees, which enhances the wine's body and texture. The wine is then matured in three 225-liter French oak barrels (3rd and 4th use), where it remains for a total of seven years.

Each year, the barrels are topped up with fresh Assyrtiko from subsequent vintages, which have also spent four months in stainless steel tanks. This process reinforces the structure of the blend and creates a multi-layered result.