🇬🇷 Lyrarakis, Vilana Pirovolikes Vineyard
Country: Greece
Region: Crete
Grapes: 100% Vilana
Style: White Wine
🌊 Intriguing, Textured, and Uniquely Cretan White
From the high-altitude Pirovolikes vineyard, Lyrarakis crafts a captivating Vilana that perfectly captures Crete’s distinctive terroir—saline, spicy, and full of character, ideal for warm summer evenings.
🍷 In the Glass
Pale straw with a silvery sheen—elegant and fresh.
👃 On the Nose
Aromatic and intriguing, with a hint of sea spray, subtle herbs, and spicy cedar, promising complexity and freshness.
🥂 On the Palate
Cool and textured, with an unmistakable Aegean salinity that’s refreshing and moreish. Rounder than citrus yet sharper than stone fruits, with a whisper of spicy cedar adding depth to its clean, mysterious character. Smooth and balanced, inviting sip after sip.
🍽️ Food Pairing
Excellent with grilled squid, Greek salads, fresh goat cheese, or lemon-roasted chicken.
⏳ Ageing Potential
Best enjoyed young within 2–3 years to savour its freshness and distinctive minerality.
💫 Why You’ll Love It
The Vilana from Pirovolikes is a wine of subtlety and intrigue—salty, refreshing, and quietly complex, perfect for lovers of unique whites and leisurely summer evenings.
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