Lyrarakis Armi 750 ml (Thrapsathiri)

Description

Lyrarakis white Thrapsathiri Armi wine:

What mean Lyrarakis white Thrapsathiri “Armi”? Armi  is the word we use in the cretan dialect to define the top of a mountainside. Thus, the vineyard called “Armi” in this area faces the east and lies at an altitude of 500 meters. There, the medium fertility soil combined with the continuous influence of beneficial winds, compose a unique microclimate. In these special conditions, the Thrapsathiri variety can perfectly express the wealth of its aromas and taste. This wine can age well.  The vinification starts with prefermentation maceration (12 hours) followed by barrel fermentation in 2- and 3 -year-old French and American oak barrels.

Wine process:

Directly from the press, the free run juice was led into oak where fermentation and maturation on lees lasted almost 3 months. Pale yellow colour. Complex aromas of citrus and stone fruit which are coupled with creamy spices and a touch of liquorice notes from the oak. The mouth is generous and long with an intense aſtertaste of nuts and both green and mature fruit. Region: Alagni, Heraklion

Tasting notes

Pale yellow colour. Complex aromas of citrus and stone fruit which are coupled with creamy spices and a touch of liquorice notes from the oak. The mouth is generous and long with an intense aſtertaste of nuts and both green and mature fruit.

About Lyrarakis winery:

Lyrarakis Wines” is a family winery, established on the island of Crete, Greece, in 1966. The Lyrarakis brothers established the winery in Alagni village, on a gifted plateau, in the heart of the prefecture of Heraklion. Alagni was the born place of the brothers. They started producing wine just like their ancestors did before them, preserving and promoting the Cretan wine heritage.  Today, the second generation manage the winery.

During those five decades, the family has devoted itself to the revival of indigenous, almost extinct, Cretan grape varieties. They vinified wines that highlight their distinctive character. In the early ninenties, the family initiated the revival of two indigenous white grape varieties, Plyto and Dafni, by planting them in the  “Psarades” family vineyard.  While a third revival was more recently added to their credits. Further on, they planted  Melissaki, an indigenous variety almost lost and completely forgotten, in the vineyard “Gero-deti” in 2010.

Variety revivals

Besides the 3 revived white varieties (Plyto, Dafni and Melissaki), Thrapsathiri, Vidiano, Vilana, Muscat of Spina and the Aegean super star Assyrtiko complement the range of white varieties that Lyrarakis winery offers. As for the red varieties, the local Kotsifali, Mandilari and Liatiko. In addition, international Syrah, that flourishes in the Cretan vineyards and soil, complete the varieties.

The winery’s facilities are located in the community of Alagni, in Heraklion, Crete, at an altitude of 480m. The wine cellar, where the oak barrels are kept for aging, first opened its doors to visitors in 2008. Since, it offers unique wine tasting experiences in front of the family’s vineyard and the imposing Lassithi mountains.  The visiting cellar operates  daily from April until October and visitors get the chance to enjoy tours in the vineyards, cellar and the winery’s vine museum. As well as wine tastings  guided by professional sommeliers  and paired with authentic Cretan flavours.

Awards

The multiple international awards and distinctions justify the recognition gained by Lyrarakis Winery worldwide. In total, Lyrarakis winery export its wines to 29 countries including Europe, Russia, China, USA, Canada, Japan, Australia and New Zealand and more.  All Lyrarakis Wines are Vegan Certified.

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