An aromatic white wine with an exciting, crispy mouthfeel, vinified by combining indigenous and international grape varieties perfectly acclimatized to the island.
Bright and lively pale yellow color. Mature aromas of grapefruit and stone fruit enhanced by a persistent presence of rose petals. Elegant and finely balanced with pleasant acidity and plushy finish.
Sea food, Thai or spicy cuisine and a large variety of salads.
"The 2019 White is mostly Muscat of Spina with 15% Vidiano, unoaked, dry and coming in at 12.5% alcohol. This has all those great Muscat aromatics (assuming you're an admirer and not a hater), a crisp and energetic edge and a delicious, juicy finish. At the price, it is a great value point in the lineup. It's a nervy wine with personality and refreshing characteristics. It's a perfect porch-sipper for warm weather. It has the structure to age a bit, but that's not really the point here. This is perhaps my personal favorite of the winery's whites this issue, but you do have to like that big Muscat personality. - Mark Squires"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #249, June 2020), 89 pts
"Intense orange blossom aromatics, with papaya and lemongrass notes. Ripe palate of baked quince and lemon drops."
- 2019 Decanter World Wine Awards, BRONZE MEDAL
"Classy muscat aromatics with serious peach undertones and minerality on the nose. The palate displays refreshing lingering acidity ."
- 2018 Decanter World Wine Awards, 91 pts - SILVER MEDAL
The Lyrarakis Estate is a family winery with a strong focus on rare local varieties and single variety wines.
When the company was founded in 1966, the dominant varieties included Vilana, ...
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