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Grape composition


Syrah grape

70% Syrah grapes

Kotsifali grape

30% Kotsifali grapes

Lyrarakis Kotsifali-Syrah

Lyrarakis Kotsifali-Syrah

Lyrarakis Kotsifali - Syrah
Red dry wine, Protected Geographical Indication Crete

Varieties: Kotsifali 30%, Syrah 70%.
This excellent wine of Crete, made with the special care of the family vine-grower Manolis Lyrarakis, is the most successful blend of a local variety together with a foreign one which has acclimatized itself perfectly in our vineyards.

Characteristics: Deep red color with attractive bright hues. Complex aromas that remind of blackberry and cherry. Full-bodied, aromatic, velvety long-lasting taste.

Suggested with: It is worth trying it with grilled meat, traditional greek sausages, baked fish, or yellow cheese.

Temperature best consumed at: 17 - 18° C.
Awards:

Challenge International du Vin 2011, France Bronze medal
Wine report 2009, by Tom Stevenson(USA)

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Wine & Spirits magazine, 2009, USA
88 points
AWC Vienna 2008, Austria

Silver medal

Mundus Vini 2007, Germany

Silver medal

International Wine Challenge of Vienna 2007, Austria

Silver medal

International Wine Challenge 2006, United Kingdom

Silver medal

Vinnaya Karta Open 2006, Russia

Gold - Best of "Shiraz" Class

Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2006, Belgium

Silver medal

Challenge International du Vin 2005, France

Bronze medal

International Wine & Spirit Competition 2005, UK

Bronze medal

Prowein 2005 wine competition, Germany

One star